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    Second strap on right hip

    Barb, thanks for the feedback. I currently use sporran hangers just to avoid the underlined look...

    I am going to sew the waist buckle in place, and wear it that way for a while... I can always...
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    Thanks for the replies.

    I went ahead with using an internal strap and buckle method outlined in the box pleated supplement. Stitched the button hole closed. Modified the front apron to get symmetry and centering of tartan....
  3. Custom tartan

    There are several companies that have a path for custom tartans. USA kilts and St Kilda Kilts are two that work with more than one mill. Typical minimum order is about 10 meters. They both have...
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    Velcro fastening left hip

    I am thinking of using velcro for the left hip fastening instead of the buckle and strap.
    The fuzzy portion attached to the outer apron and pleats on the inside (wrong side) and the hook portion...
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    Coloring

    Jock, I found the colors to be rather like camoflage, for that Glen Affric area ... I does make sense as the dyes were originally made from local plants and such.
    I prefer the Angels Share tartan...
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    You tube video

    I stumbled across this video the other day, thought it might be of interest...

    https://youtu.be/v4a0tt8kdG4?feature=shared
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    Reworking Makenzie old colors kilt

    I am adding a stabilizer and hair canvas in my Makenzie old colors kilt. 13 oz wool. I am looking to resize it a bit as well...
    The outer apron has a waist length of 25 inches, and a pleated...
  8. Loved the videos!

    I made certain that I was in my chair with youtube ready for your interviews. Very informative, and well worth the time spent watching. Thanks so much for taking the time and effort to do this! I...
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    Thanks!

    Barb,
    Thanks so much for taking the time to answer my question! I do really appreciate this!

    The kilt belt at traditional waist does not bother the scar tissue, but a normal belt worn at...
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    What color?

    I can relate to your desire for casual....
    An off white linen shirt would work with the IoS, be light weight and cool in the tropical climate. (Would also help to reflect some of the sun).
    The...
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    Hair canvas requirements

    As on older gent that has had multiple hip surgeries, there is a lot of scar tissue in my left hip in the back, scar is approx 10 inches long. Until I started wearing kilts, the area just below the...
  12. Stones...

    Tried that last week...42924
  13. Ankle

    Sorry to see that you broke your ankle. Hope you heal up quickley and get it working again! The physical therapy is painful,but quite necessary. Broke mine in 2004, and it reminds me most days....
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    Home spun

    Bought an arasaid for the missus Isle of Skye tartan, it is nice with occasional thicker threads and small bumps here and there. The missus loves it, but a bit warm down here in Florida....
    It is...
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    Turn...

    Turn! Turn! Turn! -Pete Segar

    Is it about love?
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    Happy birthday

    Steve, wishing you a very happy and healthy birthday! May you be blessed with many more!
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    Tartan generator question..

    Are metallic threads such as silver or gold available for a self designed Tartan from the generator?

    When ordering Tartan fabric custom woven, approx what would be the upcharge for metallic...
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    Poll: Choices...

    First 2 tartan kilts, family affiliation...
    Second 2 tartan kilts national heritage kilts (Breton)
    3 more kilts... national heritage, family location, and a universal...
    2 utility plain kilts to...
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    Thanks for checking

    Thans so much for checking on this.
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    Kitfox aircraft

    Yeah, I built the second Kitfox serial number model Ii out of the jigs. Fun airplane! Darn rotax died at just under 200 ft as I was departing the airport... ended up in a grapefruit tree...
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    Thanks!

    I will check them out! Thanks so much!

    Bretagne, France is amazingly beautiful! We were there in July of 2018. Had a wonderful time walking through the neighborhoods of our ancestors. And most...
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    Congrarulations!

    Congratulations! I am certain this took a lot of though, hard work and frustration. Your perseverance got it done in the end. Enjoy your special tartan! Looks lovely!
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    Thanks for checking

    Thanks so much for checking. I really appreciate it. There is a company in Paris (Maison du Kilt) that sells kilts in these tartans, but only in the EU... so far all attempts to contact them have...
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    I had seen varioun tartans listed on etsy in homespun

    I have seen several 55/45 poly wool blends listed under Celtic Croft on Etsy, that is why I figured I would check with you folks.
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    Knight Breton

    Knight Breton is no 10616 in the Scottish registry Bro Wened is STA ref 6651, Brittany National STA ref 3902, Brittany walking STA ref 5977.... those are the ones I am looking for.
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