Yep, it must be the steeking. I had a look, and it's right at the level of where the steeking would be. It's so frustrating because I really didn't see the puckers until she put the kilt on. You...

It's done!
I'm so happy that I didn't need to work around any flaws in the tartan. I have a hard enough time as it is...
I was not too pleased with my pleating, as I had a lot of stair-steps, but...

I'm happy to report that everything worked out!
The store manager went through the entire bolt, and was able to give me a flawless 3.5m cut. The selvedge was still a bit wonky, so I did get a...

Oops, sorry Barb...:) Sometimes I read faster than my brain can keep up!

If extra joins are the better way to go, that's what I will do.
I will definitely lay out the pleats first and hopefully...

Thank you both for the advice! I really just needed some reassurance that it is okay to make that extra deep pleat by skipping over to the next sett.
Goodness Barb, three joins? That would be a lot...

Hi Kiltmakers,
I would love to get some opinions on how to work around a flaw in some tartan.

My daughter wants a new kilt made from Dress Mint Scott, a relatively new tartan at Tartantown....

Looks like I missed the boat on this one, darn it!
If a space becomes available for the traditional class with Barb, please put me down. My girls both need new kilts this year, and I would love to...

Awww...thanks! The socks are from a lady named Kathy Park who does tartan hose. She dyed the wool to match this kilt, and also some to match Emma's Tangerine Dream. :)
It's funny that she does...

Here's the completed Dress Turquoise Menzies...2281922820
Just in time for a competition this weekend in Bellingham!

DaniMac, your kilt looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing pics of all your adventures! :)

Fantastic pictures Dixiecat! I can't wait to see a pic of you dancing in your fantastic new kilt! :)

I love all these photos...makes me feel like I'm there with you.
Wait...I WAS THERE! :D
I had to head home early, so I'm missing the last day of Kilt Kamp, but I can't believe how much I learned,...

I'm here! It was a lovely ferry ride over to the island, and I felt like royalty when Steve was there to pick me up in his Jaguar, looking so sharp in his kilt!
Thanks so much for the ride and the...

Wow! It's very humbling to see how far everyone is travelling to attend Kilt Kamp...Kansas, Alaska, Halifax...amazing!
I feel very fortunate to be able to just hop on the ferry, and have the...

Thanks for all the recents updates and info on the ferry. I'm getting excited! :piper:

Steve, can I buy the hair canvas and some buckles and straps from you? They don't sell the canvas at...

Thank you Barb and chasem!
It makes sense now, knowing that the lining will cover up that raw edge.
Now I can get back to sewing! :)

Barb,
You have been so helpful with every question I've had, through every step of making my kilt. Thank you so much!
I have another question for you in regards to attaching the waistband.

I...

Wow, I love the lighter blue version. Very nice!

Steve,
Just getting caught up on emails today, and sent one to you. I hope I'm still #6 on the list!
Dianna

I am a first-time Kilt Kamper!
I am currently working on a Dress Tangerine Scott kilt for DD1, and hope to have it finished for a competition in April.
If all goes as planned, I will be working on...

Thanks for the detailed photos and instructions.
It's interesting to see a different method. I especially like how you press the pleats before sewing. I was wondering if that was an option.

Put me down for a very tentative 'yes'. :)
I have been wanting to take a kiltmaking course for some time, but there is no one in the Lower Mainland that offers one.
Luckily, I live very close to...