How To Make A Utility Kilt?

Making a utility kilt or cargo kilt is not as difficult as it looks but a person who is going to make a cargo kilt must follow the necessary steps. We are discussing a step by step approach in order to make utility kilts for sale.

Steps To Make A Utility Kilt

By following all the steps you will be able to know How To Make A Utility Kilt?

1. Measurement
2. Calculating the material
3. Arranging the tools
4. Make the pleated portion
5. Making of waist band
6. Attaching the fastener
7. Making the belt loop
8. Making And Attaching the pockets
9. Wear And Enjoy

Measurement

Measurement is the initial step for measuring any type of kilt such as tartan kilts or utility/cargo kilts. One more important thing is that the size of a kilt is different from that of pants, Normally kilt size is larger than your waist size that is why measuring of kilt is very important.

Following are the important steps which you must follow for the measurement of kilts.

1. Waist Size Measurement
2. Hip Size Measurement
3. Kilt Length Measurement

1-  Waist Size Measurement

This is the first step which is measuring the waist size, put size tape, whether in inches or centimetres, around your body at the point of your waist or belly button or where you are planning to fasten the kilt. Normally a kilt is fastened at the belly button, but it’s totally up to you where you want to fasten it. You must stand erect and normal breath as it is necessary for accurate measurement.

Normally the kilt is  2 to 4 inches more waist size than pants size.

2- Hip Size Measurement

It is the second important step. In this step you have to move the measuring tape on your hip. We need the size of the widest part of the hip. It is a very important measure when your hip size is larger than normal.

3- Measure the Length Size

In this part you have to measure the length of the kilt, and it is up to you. You have to send us the details of your length in a private message after measuring it. Well, the measuring tape should be measured at the start of your fastening point to the down where you want the bottom of the kilt. Normally the default Drop length is 24″for male and 20″ for females. As it is, a custom made kilt, so the choice is yours.

Calculating The Material

For American kilts, the front apron is 1/3 of the total waistline but for modern Scottish kilt, the front apron is about 1/2 of the waistline. To calculate the fabric of the pleated area of the kilt, you should measure your waist and divide it by 3 then multiply the answer with 8 and after that add an inch. This will be the length of the fabric but for the width of the pleated part then the knee length minus 2 inches.

Arranging The Tools

You will need the following tools

1. Sewing Machine
2. Iron
3. Scissors
4. Tailors Tape Measure
5. Pins
6. Fabric pencil or Chalk
7. Fabric
8. Matching Thread
9. Snaps

Make the pleated portion

The next step is to make the pleated portion of the utility kilt. I want 2 inch deep of the pleats so fold the 1/2 inch and sew a hem. After that, fold the bottom 1/2 inch and sew a hem. Once you sewn the edges, measure 1/3 of your waist on each end and mark with the pencil or chalk.

Making Of Waist Band

For the waist band, the length of the fabric is 1 inch longer than the top of the pleated portion and seven inches wide. You can use calculate for exact measurement.

Attaching the fastener

Now wear the kilt at you waist and wrap the left side over the right side. After that mark the waistband with the help of chalk or pencil. Now place the kilt on the table in the direction of your waistband towards you. Fold the under apron and fold the apron over the under apron where you mark. You can easily mark where you want the snaps.

Making the belt loop

For this purpose, you will need a 1inch wide and 30 inches long strip but it depends on the number of belt loops you want. I go with 7 belt loops so every belt loop is 1/2 inches wide.  You will need to fold the edge to the centre of the strip. Pin the folded strip about every 3 inches.

Making and Attaching the Pockets

Latest and equipped sewing machines have been used for making the pockets. The wider pockets helps to keep more stuff. I will go with 7 inches wide by 15 inches long. It depends on you. You can add buttons or snaps where you want. Thread is used for sewing the pockets in order to attach with the kilt.

Wear And Enjoy

Wear this cargo utility kilt and enjoy.  If you are searching to buy beautiful utility kilts then follow our american made utility kilts. All our kilts are made according to the standard of the kilt. Now you can get the answer to the question How To Make A Utility Kilt?