Desert Camo Casual Ver 0.2 alpha

[Perldog007]

Well the good news is that I did better on the pocket, loops and strap than first time around.


There isn't really bad news. Got a long way to go. We learned that sewing a pocket inverted like in the Xmarks instructions is pretty slick, but if you add a gusset better know what you are doing. So I have a nifty gusseted cargo pocket with a hemp webbing and plastic buckle closure and on corner that is absolutely UNSATisfactory.

The belt loops are better than first time, I tried to make them uniform. A 2 incher for the back loop and eight one inchers all around. TRIED is the operative word. Need work in that department as well.

Went with a hemp webbing strap and Chromed D rings instead of leather and buckle. Also D rings and some of those clippy hangy down thingies for keys and such that I am thinking about installing on the belt loops along the front

Here are some pics. Any input on how to improve these is welcome.

Here is a valiant attempt at decorative stitching ,,

http://www.doublebad.net/loops1t1.JPG

An assortment of gear...

http://www.doublebad.net/gear1t1.JPG

And I put a snap in the gusset of the pocket to keep it from sagging open like the ones on my UK do....

http://www.doublebad.net/snap1t1.JPG


This is consuming for me, we enjoy it and hope to get good at it. It really gives me a profound appreciation for the value these kilt makers provide.

Like everybody else, I sometimes dream about a score that would let me buy all the kilts and gear I could ever desire.

But I think I would still make my own. Some kind of strange satisfaction of having crafted something yourself, even if it is a long way from craftsmanship.

Well enough driveling, final assembly next.... wish me luck.

[Perldog007]

We have just completed basic assembly or this kilt.

Here are some terrible pics. We thought we had them earlier then when reading the card there was none there. So Mrs. and I grabbed the last of the twilight and hurredly snapped these.

http://www.doublebad.net/kilt.JPG

http://www.doublebad.net/pocket.JPG

http://www.doublebad.net/pleats.JPG


This one came out better than the first attempt, still a long way from workmanlike. I am very happy with the way the pocket wears. it is full in the pic.
With the UK and Lawnmower kilt (both are in the background on the clothesline) when I carry my boxcutter in the pocket it bangs into my thigh with each step. This one does much better.

There are many imperfections, but it will do for working in the warehouse.

Will post some better pics when the oppurtunity arises.

I am going to try the xmarks instructions for the next one.

shooting for something to wear on Dart Night.......

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