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Old 10-24-2006, 06:44 AM
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Fantastic job!

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Old 10-24-2006, 08:15 AM
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Great Job. All I can say is it looks great on my monitor and I use Firefox browser on a PC.

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Old 10-24-2006, 10:35 AM
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Nick,

You did a good job of covering a complex subject.

However, here is what your e-book states about kilt length: "The first measurement is the length of your kilt — a straight line down from your navel to where you want the bottom edge (or selvedge)."

If a kilt's overall length is measured from the navel to the knee, the kilt will not have a traditional rise (above the navel). It is my understanding that the top of a traditional kilt should be about 2 inches higher than the navel. If the kilt doesn't have this rise, a PC jacket will look too short.

I hope this helps.
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Old 10-24-2006, 12:03 PM
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correct however when kiltmakers ask for navel to knee they usually confirm that and add 2 inches on their own
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Old 10-24-2006, 12:08 PM
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This is just the sort of confusion I'm keen to clarify. So thanks for bringing it to my attention. I'll change the wording in the first update (i.e. soon).
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great looking doc! I'll definitly be putting a link on www.kiltsrock.com and on the Kiltsrock.com myspace page!
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Old 10-24-2006, 01:43 PM
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Thanks KT. :-) If anyone else has ideas about how to reach a wider readership, I'd be most grateful!
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Old 10-24-2006, 02:28 PM
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Thanks Bill. :-)

I've been told by someone else just now that the images look pretty poor on his screen. I've tried to keep the images small to reduce the file size for download, but on a Mac they still look fine I think. Can any other PC users tell me if this is a problem. I'm afraid DTP is not my strength! I'd like to fix this asap if I can find out how.
Nick, the book downloaded fine on my PC. 1.5 MB isn't so big anymore. After a quick read-through, congratulations on an excellent piece of work that will be understandable and usable for your target audience and beyond. I've already thought of several people to send it to (in its entirety as requested).

Ant BTW, I get a lot of compliments on my Gordon Modern from Kiltstore.
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Old 10-24-2006, 05:05 PM
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" A very well written piece. I commend you on not making it a "Kiltstore advertisement". I know that must have been difficult as it is only natural to "toot one's own horn" so to speak. But, that is the kind of integrety shown by all of the kiltmakers who frequent this forum, and it tends to set you above the ordinary run of the mill merchants in the world.
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Old 10-24-2006, 05:25 PM
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This is an excellent kilt resource and, in my opinion, an important one as well.

I say important for a couple of reasons...

1. It is contemporary and current,

2. It's written in a down to earth style to a broad spectrum of age groups,

3. It speaks with experience, authority, and much common sense.


Let's make it required reading for graduating from highschool.

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