My New Kilt

[azwildcat96]

Thumbs up on the brown leathers too!

[bmcdougal]

Thumbs up on the brown leathers too!

I will have to give credit to my dad on that one. I was originally going to wear black, though I don't know why I normally try to wear my brown during the day.

Oh and just as a note, kilts aren't the only thing we make. He got me started on leather working, so we also make sporrans as well. You can't see it very well in the picture, but the sporran I have on is the 3rd one I have made. I am sure he will remind me soon I still need to make one like it for him.

Now if only my wife would start practicing her knitting again, my dad and I are ready for some homemade hose and garters. She stopped practicing to make our Yorkie a new dress. Apparently she doesn't have enough yet despite the fact she has an entire section of our walk in closet devoted to her puppy clothes. You can see in my avatar picture the kilt inspired puppy dress that she was wearing last Burns Supper.

I never thought we would end up being such a DIY family.

[denmcdough]

Looking good! Enjoy the new acquisition!

[German Hielanman]

Hello,
that looks pretty good! I have a question, how deep the pleats are, have no idea how deep i have to do my!?!

[Nighthawk]

Well, the old guy in the ancient MacDougall makes a heck of a kilt and you're one lucky lad! Well done both of you!

What he said! I've been wondering about a McDougal tartan ever since I first saw Van Wilder... It's a nice tartan! I'm a lover of the ancient and weathered tartans myself- you and your dad both look great!!

I will have to give credit to my dad on that one. I was originally going to wear black, though I don't know why I normally try to wear my brown during the day.

Oh and just as a note, kilts aren't the only thing we make. He got me started on leather working, so we also make sporrans as well. You can't see it very well in the picture, but the sporran I have on is the 3rd one I have made. I am sure he will remind me soon I still need to make one like it for him.

That's great! I just made my first leather mug. Post some pictures in the DIY section! I'd love to see some of your work.

[Whidbey78]

Very nice! That goes for the kilts and the sporran. Fine workmanship.

The pics make me wish I could get my Old Man to wear a kilt at least once.

[Urchurdan]

Well done you, and especially well done him.....

[GMan]

Wonderful!

[Mael Coluim]

Fantastic to see father and son sharing a common passion! Nice kilts, BTW!

You are a lucky son to have your Dad create such family's heirlooms.