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**Mandylew** · 3rd August 25, 10:46 PM

Hi I've joined this group as I found it when searching 'how to make a kilt'. I'm taking part in a sewing transformation challenge and plan to make a kilt' out of recycled men's suits. I'm faiy experienced at sewing do not daunted by this. I would like to see pictures of the x-kilt and any tips from kilt' makers. I believe the box style will use less fabric but I still want 'swing'. Any top tiil and ideas appreciated. I'm from Newcastle but born in Scotland.

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**Kiltedjohn** · 5th August 25, 12:56 PM

Welcome from a Scotsman living in the English Midlands.

**Janner52** · 6th August 25, 02:37 PM

Welcome from the English Midlands.

**Pleater** · 9th August 25, 04:32 AM

Welcome to the forum, Mandylew.
I have made a kilt out of a duvet cover folded doble, as the lower edge of a kilt is traditionally not hemmed but uses a fairly heavy fabric with a selvedge, The doubled duvet fabric gives both weight and that closed edge.

Presumably, with your recycled suiting there will be no selvedge. Maybe you could bind the lower edge with a soft tape or ribbon rather than do a folded hem, or overlock the edge and leave it at that. Box pleated kilts are usually very smart and exquisitely fitted and tailored - probably the best choice for a kilt made from reused fabric though as they are usually a less yardage option.

I hope your project goes well. Do let us see how it goes.

Anne the Pleater