Well, I think that after crudely fashioning a great kilt with 65% wool blanket I will not be making any permanent kilt out that stuff. The kilt-effect certainly is there, but only when I walk or when I move my hips back and forth. I underestimated the exact heat retention of such a low amount of wool. That blanket is going into my car trunk for emergencies for sure.

Regarding an SWK, I think I will indeed buy a Thrifty SWK in Mackenzie tartan. Now I just need to figure out how I would explain it to my parents, as they are of the mindset that kilts are for special occasions, though my mom is more open to the idea after talking to her a bit.

As to the X-kilt, I have looked at the pdf document for the X-kilt, and I think I could manage to make such a garment, especially since we have a sewing machine at my house and my mom is more or less proficient in its use. Such a project would likely culminate after I had worn a Thrifty kilt for a month or two, and after wanting another kilt to vary my wardrobe a little more. I am thinking that I might use some digital camouflage for the fabric, if I can find it, otherwise I would use black plaoy/cotton twill. Heck, if their is enough fabric, then I will make one for one of my brothers while I'm at it.


Thanks again for the advice and Godspeed,
Orthzar