My daughter (age 16)wanted a long skirt in our tartan (Gordon). We found a good price on some material (actually ordered a great kilt and cut it up). She made her skirt, as well as the vest and shirt for Scarborough Faire. (our local Ren Fest)

We had tons of material left over so I decided to try my hand at kilt making. I do own a couple kilts but this is much nicer material than my other two (one is a Sport Kilt, the other an E-Bay special). Anyway....since patterns are for sissies I decided to go ahead and wing it. I am not very happy with the pleats. I did not get them as straight as I should have and I can't get them to stay pressed. I also did not taper the top (maybe patterns aren't for sissies?) I think I may need more material to cover my extra girth also. After her skirt and my kilt we did have enough left over for her to make a big shawl so I should have put more into the kilt pleats I think.

Let me know what y'all think. I certainly want some of the "way to go" "looks great" kind of comments but I really do want some constructive criticism for my next kilt. My son (age 19) wants me to make him one and if we order another great kilt we can easily make a kilt for both of us.

Her outfit after a very muddy day at the Faire.


The front


The back. I really don't like the pleats.


Left side. The only picture I like.


Right side