Comments on: How To Make A Kilt Step By Step

By: Mr.Chas.Anthony

Mr.Chas.Anthony — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:24:26 +0000

readers;
Even for a ‘make-shift’ kilt this is sad. The kilt is too long, just to start. If you want an even eaiser method, take your 4-5 yds of tartan, find your lenght, cut the top to lenght and leave the selvdege(sic) for the hem! Then put small cloth loops where you wish the pleats to be. Add at least 5 belt loops to the waist band. Then string the loops with a cord, shoelace ect. to make the pleats. The aprons will be about 16 inches each, the rest in pleats. You will have to adjust for the size of the fellow in the kilt.
For thoes in the know- you are making a Roman windowshade.
Does it work? I am wearing one as I type this.
By the bye, all early kilts were unsewn, folded, and belted. The sewn kilt is barely a century old.
Try this(and avoid the poly-?? kilt fabricks, they burn and melt!!)
Mr.C.Anthony
Historic Tailor
Member 74th Regiment Argyle Highlanders, 1776-1784(re-created)Company Tailor

By: Jan

Jan — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:31:50 +0000

You saved my bacon, and many grey hairs. Son rang tonight to say he’s off to a Scottish themed party tomorrow night and could I please beg, borrow, steal or make him a kilt. Knowing what their parties are like I didn’t want to borrow a real one in case of damage so with your fantastic instructions, he now has a mum-made one and it doesn’t matter if anything happens to it! Many, many thanks!

By: Leanne

Leanne — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:51:31 +0000

Thank you! This is just what I am looking for! I have to come up with a costume, to wear this Friday and then never again, so there was no way I would be looking at anything close to authentic.
Also, can I say how I admire the way you handle these “but it isn’t a proper kilt!” and “what about the quality!” posts? lol My sewing skills may be almost nonexistent but my reading and comprehension skills are just fine; just wanted you to know that at least one visitor understood the “makeshift” part. lol
Thanks again!

By: cathereine

cathereine — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:31:28 +0000

i can see how some people would find this usefull, but if you are wanting a real quality good looking kilt then you should get it done by a prof. kiltmaker. i have been a qualified kiltmaker for 12 yrs and had to do a 3 year apprenticeship. is not something that you can learn through watching a 5 min video or reading how someone done it. would not recommend doing this for a wedding as you will look silly esp. if other men have kilts. your would stick out like a sore thumb, ex. poor quality! x

By: Tina

Tina — Sat, 14 May 2011 02:10:43 +0000

Well I think it is the best description out there for kiltr making makeshift or not it works. I am attempting to make one now for the man of my dreams to wear the day we say I do. I have been putting it off for months now and have 3 weeks to go so I say thank you for the simlicity of the directions and the confidence that I can do it!

By: Darklylax

Darklylax — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:50:18 +0000

HHhhmmm, indeed I did get the idea that this was meant as a “makeshift” kilt. And you know what? I LOVE IT! I needed to make a leather bottom for my husbands nomad clothing for our upcoming renaissance faire and this was exactly what I was looking for, so thank you. I did look online and around the web to buy an “authentic” kilt for him but alas, I didn’t have the 400 bucks and up nor the 3 month waiting time for it. So to anyone who wants to be a little bit snitty over putting this up for the rest of us last minute, cheapskate, do it yourselfers, just don’t. This was the best way I’ve found to make a “kilt-like” skirt for a man to wear and feel completely comfortable in. Thank you very much sweeties!

By: Willamae

Willamae — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:05:40 +0000

Thanks so much. I’m sewing a kilt for a fashion show, and this is exactly what I needed. I do wish there had been more light on your pictures, because the pleats are kind of confusing.
Still, the step by step instructions are so helpful.

By: Albert

Albert — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:59:55 +0000

Interesting, and easy, however a remark from us kiltwearers;
A men’s klit should close on the right hand side.
This one closing to te left is women’s or skirt (not a kilt)

This has nothing to do with the job well done.
And, a kilt is complex. I know from adjusting regimental kilts to our current size

By: Jodi

Jodi — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 04:09:24 +0000

Thank you very much. My son is William Wallace for Halloween and I was agonizing over making a kilt as I am only a seamstress for this time of year. This one was doable and worked great.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 05:03:48 +0000

Hi Joyce, Rebecca and Liesbeth…I am glad that it all worked out well for you all and that you found the kilt instructions useful.

Thanks for you comments Caroline. In no way have I suggested that this is meant to be the real deal kilt. If you read the 1st paragraph, it would suggest that this is a makeshift kilt. “He found that they were way too expensive to buy new or second hand, so I decided to make a makeshift kilt for him”

As you can see from previous comments, many have found this kilt article useful.