First X-Kilt,

**Shinchan** · 13th July 08, 05:23 PM

Hello from Fresno, by way of Albuquerque and Tucson.
I've wanted to get into a kilt for years, but just hadn't made it happen until recently. This spring the family and I were at a Festival in AZ, I noticed someone wearing a Utilikilt. I really dug it. When I got back to Fresno, I learned that a buddy of mine has ordered one to small for himself. I tried it on, to big for me, but it really lit a fire. My bride was put off by the cost of the UK, and I told her that I could make one similar, for far less. The challenge was on. After much research, and trying to find "The art of kiltmaking" in town proved pointless; I found what I think are Allan's instructions on this site. After downloading and reading them several times, I found the material I wanted, a green rip-stop, lightweight, material for only a dollar a yard. I bought 8 yards and figured if I screwed up, I wasn't really out anything. The material matches some BDU's I have for work. With some hours in the evening during the week, and a little over this weekend, I finished it today. Just haven't decided on the cargo-pockets.
Thanks for a great site that encourages kilt wearing and great instructions on how to DIY. I've got pictures, if anyone wants to see how it turned out.

**Kerr the Walker** · 13th July 08, 05:51 PM

Definitely post pictures!

And welcome to the wonderful world of kilts!

**DTrain** · 13th July 08, 06:06 PM

from Mississippi! I am curious to see pictures. I have been looking at fabric and may "pull the trigger" on my on xkilt construction soon.

**The F-H.C.A.G.** · 13th July 08, 07:07 PM

Yes, pictures please. We're always interested in the next X-Kilt!

Be well,

**Marshal Moroni** · 13th July 08, 08:13 PM

Shinchan,

First welcome to the rabble from So Cal. Second we always want pictures!!! There is a sticky that explains how to do this and it's not too hard, we'd love to see the results of your efforts.

Cheers,

Marshal Moroni

**Shinchan** · 13th July 08, 10:47 PM

Thank you all for the nice welcome. I posted pictures under my original thread, Hello from Fresno. http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ghlight=fresno

Let me know what you think and where I can improve.

**meinfs** · 14th July 08, 05:11 AM

Originally Posted by Shinchan

Thank you all for the nice welcome. I posted pictures under my original thread, Hello from Fresno. http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ghlight=fresno

Let me know what you think and where I can improve.

Welcome to XMarks! That's a really sharp looking Xkilt you made! Well done!

Check out my handiwork:
My Kilt #1
My XKilt #1