r/kilt

First, I'm new but not too new to kilts. I have been studying them for a few years, own a couple utility kilt, have a general idea on the proper fit, and purchased and studied 'The Art of Kiltmaking' a year ago. I also have 5 yards of double wide New Hampshire tartan (16 oz) that I've used as a great kilt at festivals and such that's still in great condition, and can pick up more in a couple days.

Worst case, we can get a couple suits and the bride will be happy, we aren't doing anything super fancy. So if I fail to make them in time, we have a contingency.

I plan on pleating to the stripe, specifically the wide green stripe, so that should give me some wiggle room warp-wise if things begin to drift.

I also have the time off right now, so I can work on this full time, at least to the point I don't get tired/burned out and start getting sloppy.

I figure 60-70 hours for the first, and another maybe get down to 40-50 for the second. I'll probably do them in tandem, keeping my best man's a step or 3 behind.

I really like the NH tartan. I don't have a family tartan, and I know its not a huge deal to most people, but my family has been in NH since 1639, and it's always been my home. I also really like the symbolism, and have settled on the pleating to the green stripe, because it creates muted greens across the back, and when you walk, it'll reveal the rich purple, red, and black inside the pleats. This translates well the NH... The first thing you see is our forests, but when you look closer, there's hidden beauty within (purple for the state bird/flower, lilac and purple finch), a hardiness from our snowy mountains and granite filled soil (white and black), and a rich history going back to the American Revolution (red for our fallen heros).

Anyways, length wise, I'm aiming for top of the kneecaps. It seems my waist according to the book is a little above my bellybutton (1-1.5 inches), but I want to be sure I don't make it too long.

I fully expect to be undoing a lot of my initial work, but I think I've decided to give it a go. Sounds absolutely crazy to start with so little time, but hey, I've made far worse decisions in my life.

I promised some pics of the fair; $2 Tuesdays are the best. I am going to say is that kilt and the white polo will never going on a date again. Tomorrow it going to be green; let's hope for better.

If you are here to criticize the kilt, or say anything negative about how I wore it, I suggest you see my previous post and research the Continue Kilt before you say anything, please. Let those who have ears, hear.

Got it from UT kilts and I love it. I'll be wearing it to the fair today (It is discount day), without a belt. Yes, without a belt. There's a reason why I bought this kilt; my family is incomplete, so will the kilt.

His name was Michael and he was amazing, brilliant, a rock star. I reached out to his widow and asked her if she had one of his belts, because this thing will always be worn with one of his belts, if we can find one, nothing else will do until then.

Sorry, I am emotional and angry. I should have never had a reason to buy this kilt.

Y'all have a great day.

I designed this tartan as a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, and the darker visual language around that music.

A little of the symbolism is built directly into the sett: the 70-thread black field references Black Sabbath’s 1970 debut, while the 13-thread scarlet bars represent Ozzy’s 13 solo studio albums. Scarlet was chosen as the dominant accent because it gives the tartan the aggressive, high-contrast feel I wanted against the black and charcoal.

The finished cloth came back better than I hoped. The scarlet is aggressive, the black and grey have a ton of depth, and seeing it woven is completely different from looking at the digital design.

The first kilts are scheduled for early September. 🤘

First kilt, was a random gift. I have no clue how they're supposed to fit, but it feels weird cause I've never had anything wasted at or above the navel.

Posting again cause I didn't have good pics.

Yes, I know my shoes are apparently atrocious. What am I supposed to wear?

Finally got my kilt from UTKilts. Lovin’ the utility while still being able to rock the family tartan. Got a chance to wear it to a buddy’s metal concert.

I know it’s a little long, but it’s only one which fits my size on that day.

Also bragging rights coz he looks gorgeous 😍 Edit: This one was made for our own wedding in November last year and he's lost weight since hense it riding lower than it should be