Quote Originally Posted by Perldog007 View Post
A copy of Barb's book is on the Horizon. What about instant gratification? What about here and now?

This is my first effort at sewing beyond four hems and four seams. I completed that task with a 50% accuracy ratio. Now fueled up and pumped up by my almost success this dog began to ponder the possibilities.
Whooo Boy! Were you ever bitten by the kiltmaking bug! Like a giant tick, it just dug in and turned infectious. That raging fever can be somewhat contained or controlled (dare I say, moderated?), but never cured! And if you were instantly gratified, how could you savor the exquisite torture known hereabouts as "jonesing"? Making your own kilt may take longer, but at least you control the progress.

Given your stated resistance to negative criticism, be assured you'll not receive any from this corner of the peanut gallery. That kilt looks great. If anyone has a problem with what you wear, challenge them to wear something of their own creation at your next meeting so you can trade barbs intelligently.

Again, as you mentioned, the genius increases exponentially with each new kiltmaking experience. Following a template, such as Barb's book, helps that process immensely. Be aware that The Art of Kiltmaking is aimed at wool tartan kilts. Some of us are also waiting with bated breath for The Art of Contemporary Kiltmaking by Steve Ashton, which will disclose most of his secrets for successfully constructing the type of kilt you are making now.

Keep up the good work.