Maybe not the best idea to go homemade on the first one, but I took the risk... and happy to say, though not perfect, I'm addicted!



Sorry about the lighting... hard to see, but it's no particular tartan, just a few yards of wool flannel I bought on the cheap from a fabric outlet website. The "sett" is little more than a blue-on-green plaid. The flannel's been plenty comfy so far as autumn begins to arrive, though as you can tell from the back shot, might not be so great for wrinkles. Sporran and hose from SportKilt. And of course, the Eagle Globe and Anchor for a pin.

Also opted for just 8 large pleats in the back rather than the traditional route. Again, perhaps I should have stuck to the rules on the first go, but I'm actually pleased with how well it worked out (especially since I didn't have anywhere near enough yardage for a true tank - not bad for about $20 though). Conveniently enough for my wallet, I think I have a bit of an aesthetic preference for the wider pleats anyway.

Thoughts anyone? I'm over the moon with it, but it's only my first and always willing to improve - especially since I may just dig into the wallet and buy more traditional materials for the next. Can't wait to get started... no wonder everyone here refers to it as "the addiction."