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14th November 15, 12:29 AM
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Not a typical kilt
I was asked to make a hostess skirt, but built like a kilt. Small knife pleats, stabilizer, interfacing, the works. She wanted something with lots of blue, so we settled on the Antarctic tartan. Thankfully, I was able to get it in 11 oz.
The biggest challenge for me was simply dealing with all that fabric. It is twice the length of a typical kilt. And it weighs in at just over 4 pounds. But I am very happy with the finished product.
 
"Once you can accept the universe as matter expanding into nothing that is something, wearing stripes with plaid comes easy." - Albert Einstein
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14th November 15, 02:16 AM
#2
I like it a lot! Crisp pleats, eyecatching tartan... wonderful!
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14th November 15, 08:29 AM
#3
That just knocks me out with its beauty. I hope your friend is prepared for all the attention this dress will attract. Great job.
Last edited by Tarheel; 20th December 15 at 02:18 PM.
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14th November 15, 08:32 AM
#4
Absolutely beautiful! We want pictures when it's being worn too!
Rev'd Father Bill White: Retired Parish Priest & Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.
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14th November 15, 09:24 AM
#5
Beautiful tartan, and a smashing kilt, I am sure the owner will be pleased.
I have settled on long Kingussie pleated kilts for winter, and they do come in at about 4lb - but they are so easy to wear.
Anne the Pleater :ootd:
Last edited by Pleater; 14th November 15 at 09:26 AM.
I presume to dictate to no man what he shall eat or drink or wherewithal he shall be clothed."
-- The Hon. Stuart Ruaidri Erskine, The Kilt & How to Wear It, 1901.
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14th November 15, 05:24 PM
#6
The recipient seems very pleased with it. I will try to get a picture of her wearing it.
"Once you can accept the universe as matter expanding into nothing that is something, wearing stripes with plaid comes easy." - Albert Einstein
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14th November 15, 06:56 PM
#7
Amazing work
Wow! That is amazing work looks not easy since it is longer than usual kilt, I loved the tartan, good job.
Forgive your enemy but remember the bastard's name.
Kilt up better than pants down.
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14th November 15, 09:38 PM
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Mark Anthony Henderson
Virtus et Victoria - Virtue and Victory
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15th November 15, 10:33 AM
#9
Outstanding, I also can't wait to see it being worn. Well done!
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15th November 15, 06:12 PM
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Mair's the pity!
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