POLL: who on the board has made, intends to make, or will never make....a kilt?

**ccga3359** · 27th August 07, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by pipesndrumsnun

Gee, how I wish I could sew proficiently!

Staple gun

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**Warhoover** · 27th August 07, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by ccga3359

Staple gun

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I was think nail gun but your idea is much more appropriate

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I preordered Barb T's book and after I try an X kilt or two and maybe a box pleat I will give a trad a go.

Why not, faint heart never wore self made kilt! I hope to attend a kilt kamp along the way as well.

**ccga3359** · 27th August 07, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by Warhoover

I was think nail gun but your idea is much more appropriate

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I preordered Barb T's book and after I try an X kilt or two and maybe a box pleat I will give a trad a go.

Staples arn't very traditional I believe the first kilts were riveted.

**pipesndrumsnun** · 28th August 07, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by ccga3359

Staple gun

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I'm liking that idea! Staples, and, of course, DUCT TAPE!!

**jordanjm** · 27th August 07, 07:45 PM

I am trying to find a good and cheap material to try making a kilt with.

**Shriner** · 27th August 07, 08:15 PM

I started a X-kilt but for $68.00 I would rather buy one from Frugal Corner. It's alot easier.John

**Navyguy** · 28th August 07, 05:36 AM

I have made 3 knock arounds, 2 kid kilts, a 4 yard box pleat (using x-kilt instructions, pictures from x-marks/matts site) and artistic license, an x-kilt (cheerleader skirt style, black and red) and I am working on an 8 yard pv tartan kilt. I have been meaning to post pictures, maybee someday I will get around to it.

**Kid Cossack** · 28th August 07, 05:56 AM

Three (so far).

One straight up knife pleated modern in poly-cotton, very early on. Most ochen' icky-poo.

One resewn SWK economy Irish National, done up with FOUR box pleats (and them's big ol' boxes, too, a fellow could hurt himself moving them), hand sewn and right poorly too.

One resewn SWK economy leatherneck, done up with six box pleats, machine sewn. Surprisingly wearable. As long as I don't compare it to a real kilt, made by a real kilt maker, I like it.

And more to come!