My first attempt at kilt-making

**Splash_4** · 27th June 08, 10:10 AM

That looks great!

**Alan H** · 27th June 08, 11:12 AM

You ruddy well SHOULD be proud of it. That's a great looking job. The X-kilt is like falling off a log, in comparison to what you've achieved with that kilt.

**meinfs** · 27th June 08, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by Alan H

You ruddy well SHOULD be proud of it. That's a great looking job. The X-kilt is like falling off a log, in comparison to what you've achieved with that kilt.

Thank you Alan H (Grand Defender of The Kilt). X-kilts looks great! I would like to make one (or more)!!!

**7 miles** · 27th June 08, 11:41 AM

Very nice indeed. The denim looks good and you pull it off well.

**meinfs** · 27th June 08, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by 7 miles

Very nice indeed. The denim looks good and you pull it off well.

Thank you 7 miles. There were moments of doubt while I was in the middle of the process! I'm glad it came out pretty okay.

**12stones** · 27th June 08, 11:58 AM

Very impressive. I'm wanting this book as well. Looks like you've got a good handle on it. So, when will you try a tartan kilt?

**meinfs** · 27th June 08, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by 12stones

Very impressive. I'm wanting this book as well. Looks like you've got a good handle on it. So, when will you try a tartan kilt?

Thanks 12stones. I don't know how I'd ever be able to do it without The book. I had some instructions pulled from here and there on the web but not with the level of detail that Barb and Elsie's book provides.

If I can find a really inexpensive (but good quality tartan (wool or PV), I'd try it. I found a simple (two-color) plaid that I'm going to try make an X-Kilt with. That was the last 2 yds of double-width fabric from a bolt at Hancock. They say they could not re-order that fabric (what a shame!) I have an SKU # for it, maybe I can look for it (or anybody near a Hancock fabric store.)

BTW, your Cammie Kilt #1 looks Great!

**Daibhidh O'Baoighill** · 27th June 08, 08:13 PM

Great job!!!

**Bryan** · 27th June 08, 09:52 PM

Wow, that's your first attempt at a kilt?? It looks great!!

**meinfs** · 27th June 08, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by Bryan

Wow, that's your first attempt at a kilt?? It looks great!!

Indeed it is my first attempt. Thanks for the compliments Bryan. A friend who owns a Lochcarron was very apprehensive when I first mentioned that I wanted to make one. He's turned around and made a 180° when he saw the final product (stage by stage process).