My second attempt at kilt-making: X-Kilt

**attworth** · 12th July 08, 08:36 AM

I agree, the apron looks great. I put an 11" on my last x-kilt and it's still not as wide as the traditional I started on, (15" up top.)

Edit: I forgot to mention. I've found that messing with the big pleat can help get that left edge down. Try ironing it much further than it actually needs to be and it should still hang correctly.

**Nighthawk** · 12th July 08, 08:42 AM

Man, I wish I had some kind of talent... I can't even effectively press my own kilts, let alone make one! That thing looks great!

**vmac3205** · 12th July 08, 09:46 AM

Very nicely done!!
Great job.

**meinfs** · 12th July 08, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by vmac3205

Very nicely done!!
Great job.

Thanks guys! I'm enjoying making them. I have several projects lined up for friends!

**meinfs** · 12th July 08, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by attworth

I agree, the apron looks great. I put an 11" on my last x-kilt and it's still not as wide as the traditional I started on, (15" up top.)

Edit: I forgot to mention. I've found that messing with the big pleat can help get that left edge down. Try ironing it much further than it actually needs to be and it should still hang correctly.

Yeah, I've been trying to move the crease further in to the big pleat...

**The F-H.C.A.G.** · 12th July 08, 09:29 PM

Very nice! Good to see the cargo pockets on one of these.

Be well,

**meinfs** · 14th July 08, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by The F-H.C.A.G.

Very nice! Good to see the cargo pockets on one of these.

Be well,

Thank you The F-H.C.A.G. I think I'd like cargo pockets on my kilts, so I don't have to worry about a sporran (I only have 1 sporran). I just saw your corduroy Xkilt thread. It's fantastic. Thanks for the pictures of its progression!!

I'm currently making 3 khaki Xkilts (1 for me and 2 friends). I'll post pics when done...

**Daibhidh O'Baoighill** · 14th July 08, 04:45 PM

Excellent!!!

**McFarkus** · 22nd July 08, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by meinfs

Thank you The F-H.C.A.G. I think I'd like cargo pockets on my kilts, so I don't have to worry about a sporran (I only have 1 sporran). I just saw your corduroy Xkilt thread. It's fantastic. Thanks for the pictures of its progression!!

I'm currently making 3 khaki Xkilts (1 for me and 2 friends). I'll post pics when done...

So, you're corrupting your friends as well?

**meinfs** · 22nd July 08, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by McFarkus

So, you're corrupting your friends as well?

Aye! Actually, the corruption is working both ways - one of them has a Locharron Burnett tartan trad of about more than 25 years that I was so lucky to see and look at - workmanshipwise, while I was making my first DIY kilt (traditional make, but of denim fabric).

We all went out last night to dinner and then to their square dance class in our kilts (made by me - them: 2 khaki Xkilts and me: the olive green Xkilt). So it was refreshing to do so in the company of others kilted. I have a feeling I'll be making more!!

I have to say that they've became believers in me and my ability to make kilts. Initially, they practically laughed (or sneered) at my voicing out the intention to make a traditional kilt about a month ago. They are now most supportive!