Cunningham kilt--big pics

**OFCJAX** · 24th January 08, 06:45 AM

A neck tie for when a kilt can't be worn but you still wanna "represent."

**Barb T** · 24th January 08, 07:07 AM

Very clever (and strategic!) Xmas present to your gran!

**Arlen** · 24th January 08, 07:42 AM

Verrry nice.
Man, I wish mine was working out that well!

Kiltos to your gran.

**Galician** · 24th January 08, 08:26 AM

I vote for flashes, fly plaids, ties, in that order. All three, if possible!

**James MacMillan** · 24th January 08, 08:59 AM

Looks like you have to choose between a fly plaid or a casual kilt, can't have both. Either way, there should be enough for neck ties and flashes.

Looks good. Congratulations on a smart GrandMama

**Rampant Lion** · 24th January 08, 10:23 AM

I would definitely get some of the extra fabric made into flashes. As for the rest of it... maybe you could leave it with your grandmother for her to make something (don't know what) for herself.

**Galician** · 24th January 08, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by Rampant Lion

I would definitely get some of the extra fabric made into flashes. As for the rest of it... maybe you could leave it with your grandmother for her to make something (don't know what) for herself.

What a great idea! If she's interested, and there's enough material, she might like a sash.

What is the weight of the fabric? 16 oz.?

**Brian F** · 24th January 08, 02:43 PM

I vote for a vest!

BTW, when is your grammar taking orders?!

~Yeti

**string** · 24th January 08, 02:48 PM

Definitely not enough fabric for trews, I suppose the other suggestions are valid though.

**Ancienne Alliance** · 24th January 08, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by berserkbishop

Sometime back, my brother and I purchased about 9 yards of double width 16oz Cunningham tartan from Tartan Store. The beautiful wool was shipped to my Grandmother Cunningham to make tanks for us both. She has never made a kilt before, but armed with a copy of Barb's book (a Christmas present from yours truly) and her years of sewing experience she set out. Technically this is not a DIY for me, I cant sew a stitch but I figured you all might like to see the progress. She sends me pics every now and then on how the kilts are coming. Here's the progress so far. (Sorry for the big pics, I tried to edit but to no avail).

Pleated to the stripe

pleat cut-out

Interfacing?

Now, she has told me there will be 2 yards or so extra. I'm not real sure what to do with those. I wouldnt mind having a fly plaid for my brother and I, but is that enough wool? or I was thinking a pair of trews for each of us? Again, I have no idea how much fabric these kinds of things take. Any input and comments welcome. I think my Grand Mum is doing a wonderful job so far!

Regards,
Bishop

The photos are also fantastic. The light makes everything easy to understand.

2 yards extra, hum ?
...a box pleated kilt is something fantastic to wear !

Best,
Ancienne Alliance