Years ago, when I lived in Salt Lake and was still working as a nanny, a friend from church commissioned me to make two kilts for him. I had never made a kilt in my life, but I felt that I was ready for the challenge. You can see my post about it here: Kilt Commission.
So many pleats! |
That was back in 2017, and since then, I haven't made any other kilts.
Scott, a good family friend, who officiated at my brother's wedding, and has helped out my family a lot, has wanted a kilt for a long time. A few years back, as a thanks for all he's done, I promised him that I'd make him a kilt. He bought proper wool tartan in his family plaid, and I began it back when Nick and I lived in Idaho. When we moved and drove across the country, I packed it up and put it in our storage unit. I finally got it out again this past summer and finished the kilt! Long overdue!
Last time I really struggled with sewing on the leather buckles. This time it wasn't as big a chore as I was anticipating. |
Again, I used the pattern from Folkwear Patterns, and it turned out even better than before, I think. Having made two kilts previously was a huge help to me, and also, the photos and videos my sister Heather sent me of a kilt she has, that allowed me to see the insides, and a few points that I had forgotten.
I finally finished it just before Halloween, and I'm so glad it turned out and that it looks good and fits properly!
The first airing of the kilt. |
My friend Scott wore it to church on Christmas Eve, and I was able to get some more pictures of him wearing his kilt. I love the muted colors in this tartan - it's very pretty.
A kilt on Christmas Eve. It was very nice to see it on Scott in person after working on it for so long. |
Although it came together well, I think it'll be a very long time again until I am tempted to sew another kilt! It takes a lot of work, and except for some of the lining pieces, it is all hand-sewn.
A side-view, showing the fringe, the buckles and some of the pleats. |