Corduroy X-Kilt

[fluter]

Hmmm, This looks suspiciously like math,

Naah, it's only arithmetic. Rest easy. You could turn it into algebra if you absolutely insist, but you need not, really.

especially since I'm more like 36" at my widest point.

So had you rather a 9 inch apron, or 12?

Say 9: that leaves 27" for the pleats, 9 of them. Spread your 10-inch taper across the middle 7 in some proportion that pleases you, and Bob's your uncle.

[Bugbear]

If Corduroy can be used to make a good kilt, can fabrics made from the same stuff as Corduroy , but not gruved in the same way be used? I saw some fabric the other day that had different designs cut into the fabric like zebra stripes or checkers kind of like a plaid texture.

[Alan H]

If Corduroy can be used to make a good kilt, can fabrics made from the same stuff as Corduroy , but not gruved in the same way be used? I saw some fabric the other day that had different designs cut into the fabric like zebra stripes or checkers kind of like a plaid texture.

This is the X-Kilt. I, the designer and maker of 6 x-kilts (not as many as Tartan Hiker, but a lot, anyway) hereby declare that Ted Crocker, in fact anybody at all, is allowed to attempt to make an X-Kilt out of any material they ruddy well feel like, and that includes dora the explorer camouflage in lavender if that's what makes your day.

Note that this license does not extend to subjecting the collective eyes of X Marks the Scot to your creation, should you pic something outlandish.

[The F-H.C.A.G.]

This is the X-Kilt. I, the designer and maker of 6 x-kilts (not as many as Tartan Hiker, but a lot, anyway) hereby declare that Ted Crocker, in fact anybody at all, is allowed to attempt to make an X-Kilt out of any material they ruddy well feel like, and that includes dora the explorer camouflage in lavender if that's what makes your day.

Note that this license does not extend to subjecting the collective eyes of X Marks the Scot to your creation, should you pic something outlandish.

Yeah! What he said. Besides, you've all seen the Pink Panache, haven't you?

Be well,

[Bugbear]

That's ok, I'm not planning on making an X kilt... I was only asking because it was brought up in a post eariler and I wonder if it had been tried yet with the check corduroy and that type of material.

[James MacMillan]

and Bob's your uncle.

I haven't heard that for a really long time! Thanks for taking me back, years and years.

[Aldisimo]

After perusing this photo-tutorial and some other threads about the making of corduroy kilts, I'm going back to the fabric store tomorrow and get that beautiful saffron no-wale cord before it's sold out.

They've also got a gorgeous saffron wool, but it's too hot for Texas and too expensive.

[Bugbear]

The no-wale cord sounds nice, Aldisimo, almost like a velvet kilt.

[mom7tn]

What a great visual guide! Thanks for taking the time to take all the pics! After making my hubby a twill work kilt and my grown son a camo utility kilt and seeing your project I have decided to try corduroy for my third project. However I think I will try a knife pleat. I have a royal blue fine wale corduroy washed and just waiting for a project!

Thanks again for the inspiration!

[David Dalglish]

Well done Lass--A great looking kilt & superb photo's