My Black Stewart

**JimB** · 27th February 07, 07:18 PM

Finally got it done!
This is 8 yards of wool, pleated to the sett, and I put in a satin liner.
I have 3 ince velcro closures on both ends of the apron.
Here's me just before I stepped out of the house for church. I am wearing the dress sporran that I made about a month ago...

And here is a pic of the pleats...

and a shot of the liner...

This is a VERY warm kilt and I'm wearing it all I can before warmer weather!
Thanks for looking

**Splash_4** · 27th February 07, 07:20 PM

That looks really nice. You did very well!

**SnakeEyes** · 27th February 07, 07:34 PM

Well done, sir. Looks good.

**Kid Cossack** · 28th February 07, 05:54 AM

Sweet kilt! Good job.

**Erisianmonkey** · 28th February 07, 06:33 AM

Nice! Isn't it such a great feeling to wear a kilt and know that you made it yourself? Especially when someone on the street compliments you on it? I love that feeling.

**Woodsheal** · 28th February 07, 06:48 AM

Well done! I like the idea of the full-length lining....

**JimB** · 28th February 07, 07:28 AM

I appreciate all the comments

I have put linings in the last three kilts that I made. It just makes things a lot more comfortable and they are not hard to put in at all.
I take remnant satin from the fabric store, hem it on three sides and just sew the remaining side into the waistband. That is the only place that it is attached to the kilt and it works fine that way. It might be a solution for those that are allergic to wool unless you just can't get anywhere near the stuff.

And yes, it is satisfying to get comments on a kilt that you have made yourself

This was a pretty standard kilt as far as putting it together goes, but I did have a bit of a time trying to figure out how to do it to the sett. I wanted to try that anyway, but I think this tartan kind of forced my hand because I really couldn't find a way to pleat it to the stripe and have it look good.
Anyway...I hope this encourages others to try it. Thanks!

**BLAZN** · 28th February 07, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

Well done! I like the idea of the full-length lining....

I was thinking the same thing. I usually only do a 12" wide lining.

**mang1974** · 28th February 07, 09:21 AM

That's a great looking kilt! Good job! Regarding the lining, I think that the full length would be a great for someone that is allergic to wool. There is nothing like the sway of a wool kilt (nothing against those made out of other materials, just my personal opinion).

**Panache** · 28th February 07, 09:36 AM

JimB,

That's a great looking kilt and well put together outfit. Let's see, you made the kilt, converted the jacket, made the dress sporran, and I'm assuming the flashes as well. Next up you have to learn to knit so you can make your own hose! Seriously though it's a really amazing DIY ensemble.

Good Show.

Panache