First Attempt: COMPLETE

**Kilted Taper** · 4th December 06, 07:38 AM

Thanks all for the great comments. I wish I could get a better shot of the pleats. I pressed the he!! out of them (maybe even too much) and they are quite crisp.

This is not to be taken as a citicism but I see something with your kilt that I see frequently with others, yet I have never before questioned it. The tartan pattern of the fringed edge of the apron does not line up with that of the pleated section which it meets. I assume this could be corrected by moving the buckle and strap slightly, but I am not sure.

Hadn't noticed that till you pointed it out. It could be that the under apron was riding a little higher than the front (shirt covered that up) and just needed to be pulled down to match. Not sure though.

The shirt was an eBay purchase from www.got-kilt.com.

The finger tips sure are sore (never ended up getting a thimble

), but I'm chomping at the bit to get the next one started. Pleating to the sett is a little different then the stripe.

**Cawdorian** · 4th December 06, 07:42 AM

That's a great looking kilt, you've done a fine job on it.

**JimB** · 4th December 06, 07:51 AM

You've done a great job and should be very proud of it!
Good on ya!!

**Panache** · 4th December 06, 07:53 AM

KT,

The kilt looks great. Wonderful pleats! If that is your first attempt I shudder to think how gorgeous your second one will be.

Cheers

**ozmeath** · 4th December 06, 08:04 AM

Sensational KT! I aspire to such a feat with my first kilt. This is yet to be seen :rolleyes: and you've raised the bar somewhat, well done.

Someday I will oh yes.... I will.
TO DA SETT IN DA HOUSE!

**Kiltman** · 3rd December 06, 10:16 PM

Wow! What a great first attempt. Congratulations.

**Alan H** · 4th December 06, 03:58 AM

EXCELLENT! Now, there's something you can be proud of!

**Hamish** · 4th December 06, 03:58 AM

KT that kilt is REMARKABLE - well done! Which/whose instructions did you follow? Not that I will ever have the talent to emulate you in this exercise, but I am curious.

This is not to be taken as a citicism but I see something with your kilt that I see frequently with others, yet I have never before questioned it. The tartan pattern of the fringed edge of the apron does not line up with that of the pleated section which it meets. I assume this could be corrected by moving the buckle and strap slightly, but I am not sure. Perhaps I am just being picky!! For a first attempt, I think it's brilliant.