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Video Clip: Sweeping the pleats
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Always one to do what I am told, or politely asked to do, I THINK I now have managed to produce, direct and star in a short video clip on the subject of "Sweeping the Pleats"! I have now made, I think, six attempts at getting this achieved, and I am not entirely satisfied with even... Read more
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34 6,867 09-07-2008 01:39 AM by Highlander31 Go to last post
 
Made Reversible Tartan Flashes
Made Reversible Tartan Flashes
O'Neille

Made Reversible Tartan Flashes This is a companion to the Mini-Kilt assembly in pictues. I decided to make single flashes that wouldn't be huge on a ladies calf. I made two of each of the base colors of the kilt (blue and green). So that they would be reversible and the wearer... Read more
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1 463 04-19-2010 08:15 AM by nehmah Go to last post
 
Tips for uploading photos
Tips for uploading photos

I didn't know where to stick this, so I'll leave it to the mods to move this thread if needed. Or whatever. Anyway, I like to see photos on this site... Makes my day brighter. But I understand that not everyone is a techno-guru and sometimes even posting a couple photos can be a chore. ... Read more
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1 228 03-01-2010 07:08 PM by Mael Coluim Go to last post
 
Another DYI Flashes Tutorial
Another DYI Flashes Tutorial
The Wizard of BC

Another DYI Flashes Tutorial I remember that there was quite a discussion on making flashes at Kilt Kamp. I, of course, do things slightly different from Barb but basically the same. Not wanting to hijack her flashes tutorial I thought I'd show you how I do them. We all do... Read more
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0 181 02-17-2010 06:23 PM by Steve Ashton Go to last post
 
Making your own extra-swell tartan flashes
Making your own extra-swell tartan flashes
Barb T.

Making your own extra-swell tartan flashes I've been experimenting lately with a variety of materials for easily making really nice-looking flashes from tartan scraps. I wanted them to look nice both front and back, not be prone to raveling, be fast to make, and be comfortably flexible... Read more
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0 173 02-17-2010 06:22 PM by Steve Ashton Go to last post
 
A Step-By-Step Primer on Pressing a Kilt
Tutorial Rating: 2 votes, 5.00 average. A Step-By-Step Primer on Pressing a Kilt

A STEP-BY-STEP PRIMER ON PRESSING A KILT!!!! Put your kilt on and turn around in front of a mirror. Look at the hang of the pleats. If they seem to have a stage curtain, wavy look, the pleats need to be re-creased completely. If your pleat edges are a smooth round edge instead of a... Read more
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10 4,905 03-19-2009 04:53 PM by The Wizard of BC Go to last post
 
Kilt Roll for Travel!
Tutorial Rating: 2 votes, 5.00 average. Kilt Roll for Travel!

ok lads.... ai had tae roll a kilt tae travel tae Wales... we arr gain' tae see Derek an his lovely lass... sae ai took some photos... (actually Emma did the rolling...)
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15 7,103 03-04-2009 06:09 PM by Sammac Go to last post
 
Basting the pleats for pressing
Basting the pleats for pressing

I thought it might be useful to make a post that explains how to baste a kilt for pressing. It truly doesn't take very long to do, and it makes a huge difference in the kind of quality press you can get. And, if you take it to a dry cleaner to have it pressed, you should absolutely take the time to... Read more
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14 3,265 02-22-2009 08:33 AM by Barb T. Go to last post
 
How to Hang Your Kilt
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- - 02-17-2009 09:20 AM by bricekolob Go to last post
 
Making a traditional box pleated kilt
Making a traditional box pleated kilt

Barb Tewksbury and Matt Newsome have written a supplement to The Art of Kiltmaking that provides step-by step instructions for making a traditional 4-yard box pleated kilt.
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12 1,458 01-30-2009 04:18 AM by Barb T. Go to last post
 
Fringing a fly plaid
Fringing a fly plaid

Here's how to make the kind of fancy purled fringe on the edge of a fly plaid like the one shown on the following site: http://www.lindaclifford.com/FlyPlaid.html I asked my mom, who knows everything, and here's what she said. Thought I'd share it with you folks in case you wanted... Read more
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