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  1. 14th January 12, 04:26 PM #1
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    DIY attempt number 6

    I've made up my mind. I ain't wasting no more time. Here I go again!

    Grampian Modern from Marton Mills 16 oz. wool. It will be pleated to the sett. Stay tuned!
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  2. 14th January 12, 04:28 PM #2
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    Re: DIY attempt number 6

    Good for you! You're a sight gutsier than I!
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  3. 14th January 12, 05:18 PM #3
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    Re: DIY attempt number 6

    Nah! You can do it. I say go for it.
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  4. 14th January 12, 09:51 PM #4
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    Re: DIY attempt number 6

    I did a test pleat pinning to the actual measurements to make sure the elements for the pleats that I chose would recreate the sett proportionately. I'm satisfied with the results so now it's on to stitching pleats.
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  5. 15th January 12, 08:31 AM #5
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    Re: DIY attempt number 6

    Looks great so far. I'd say that you're off to a fine start!

    BTW, that's a gorgeous tartan you're working with as well...
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  6. 15th January 12, 10:12 AM #6
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    Re: DIY attempt number 6

    Thanks, and I agree. You can't go wrong with lots of vivid blue.
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    Re: DIY attempt number 6

    So far, so good. I wanted to make sure my pleats don't wander so I drew in the center lines and pleat outlines with chalk. I'm hoping this chalk will come off when I press it. I've noticed that wool is much easier to work with than the PV I've stitched in the past.
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  8. 22nd January 12, 06:49 PM #8
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    Re: DIY attempt number 6

    The pleats are finally done. Luckily, this time there is no hem to stitch. I'm super stoked about that. I'm loving this kilt, but in a strictly pleatonic way.
    More to come...
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  9. 22nd January 12, 06:55 PM #9
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    Re: DIY attempt number 6

    That is great! Watching with huge interest.
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  10. 22nd January 12, 06:56 PM #10
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    Re: DIY attempt number 6

    Thanks a lot. I'll probably not post pics again until I get the pleats basted.
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