A bit of advice?

[Fit2BKilted]

My problem is that I would like to make an X-Kilt over the summer if I can find the time. The only thing is that my mom is rather antagonistic to the idea of me making, let alone wearing a kilt. Any ideas on how to convince her otherwise?

I'm suspecting that there are unvoiced underlying issues here that are colouring your Mum's perspectives... Perhaps if you share any that you can think of, you may get some more useful advice for justifying your desires to her.

However, if you're at all Scottish, the lure of DIY kilt-making (to save on cost) is in your blood... I know that I've considered learning to sew with a machine, for no other reason than to satisfy my in-born thrifty instincts. ;)

I love kilts simply because they're infinitely more comfortable than pants of any kind---women couldn't possibly fully understand why; although watching a live game at the local AAA baseball diamond might illuminate many---and my wife sympathizes (she happens to prefer wearing skirts to slacks, and envies the social acceptability of men-in-kilts to eschew panty-hose, when she does so).

Kilt On! You're obviously already a relatively self-assured man to be pursuing your dream to demonstrate it in spite of discouraging circumstances---my support is fully with you---and, I'd be happy to help manage Mum's expectations, if you care to shed some light on the facts.

Good Luck to you!