X-Marks Tartan for My Son

**The F-H.C.A.G.** · 7th February 07, 07:22 PM

AlanH had been kind enough to give me some of the MacNichol tartan he picked up cheap last year and I made my first kilt by copying my son's SportKilt-with a few minor changes (hopefully improvements). But, I learned a few things from that endeavor-the waist band for a young boy should be fairly narrow and elastic is only for when you cannot make the victim, um, I mean subject, stand for fittings (the prior kilt was a little too bulky around the waist band). Also, belt loops are are necessity for an active young boy.

I still was not ready to start cutting into the limited amount of X-Marks tartan we acquired last year-I was afraid of screwing up, and then I would have destroyed a fairly expensive quantity of cloth (despite the fact that it was a gift-thank you Robin!). What finally got me started was the new run of X-Marks tartan that we will soon be purchasing a part of. Now, if I mess up, we will have more available!

So, today, I ripped the length in thirds and sewed together a nearly 10 foot length for Sinbad's kilt. Pleated (to no stripe-thank you AlanH-this is the easiest way to go, as well as looking smashing.). I pleated and pinned, but am waiting for another bit of quiet time to start actually sewing. I'm hoping to complete this by the next Belmont kilt night. At least by the next one that we take the kids to.

I'll post pictures and let you know how it turns out!

And, by the way, I still have enough of this particular bit of cloth to make myself a mini-rather skimpy one I'm afraid. I'm sure Panache won't mind

Be well,

**cloves** · 7th February 07, 07:28 PM

I'm sure there are others on the board that won't mind either! *did I say that outloud*

I really look forward to seeing Sindbad's new kilt. Make sure you post progress reports. It's so cool that one of the littlest xmarkers will have his own xmarks tartan kilt.

**Warhoover** · 7th February 07, 07:47 PM

Sounds like someone has got the "fever". First Tartan, then single malt and now kilt making! Brothers and Sisters, I do believe she is HOOKED!!! Watch out next time you have blood work done or give blood, it may come out like tartan!

Guid oin ye, F-H.C.A.G.

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 7th February 07, 08:47 PM

Great going Star! I can't wait to see the pics of your new mini, skimpy, kilt!

Oh, ummh, I mean Sinbad's new XMarks kilt.

**Alan H** · 7th February 07, 09:56 PM

pleated to no stripe IS the easiest, by far and it will look great on Sinbad.

Note that the new run of the X-Marks tartan may have a totally different sett size from the one you have now, and combining them may not work.

AND, as for the mini.

Oh, just kill Me,NOW.

**Dirk Skene** · 7th February 07, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by The F-H.C.A.G.

........... I still have enough of this particular bit of cloth to make myself a mini-rather skimpy one I'm afraid. I'm sure Panache won't mind...

Well

**Tattoo Bradley** · 7th February 07, 10:07 PM

It'll be great to see the lad's kilt.

**MacWage** · 8th February 07, 05:42 AM

Addictive, ain't it!!!!
Panache has spread the disease!!!!
Now Sinbad has it TOO!!!!

Enjoy the "new" kilts/skilts and so forth!

**Splash_4** · 8th February 07, 06:20 AM

This is going to get ugly. The F-H.C.A.G. and Panache fighting over who gets to order the next kilt or fabric.... Actually, now that I think about it, my wife and I are in the same boat!

And to add to the chourus, let's see pictures as your working through Sinbad's kilt!

**way2fractious** · 8th February 07, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by Warhoover

Sounds like someone has got the "fever".

Yeah. Next thing you know, she'll be hand stitching an XMarks "tank" pleated to the sett!

And the family pics! Father & son in XMarks, mom & daughter in Loud MacLeod - or, the whole fam in XMarks. They've ALL crossed over!

Way to go!