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2nd April 20, 11:16 AM
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 Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC
In kilt making the difference between an amateur and a professional - is that the professional has ripped out and restitched more pleats.
It is a gradual progression from "that's good enough" through "picky" until you arrive at "full blown obsessive".
The definition of a Master Kiltmaker is someone who is so far gone that mothers will gather their children closer to their side when around them. When strangers on the street begin to comment - "Don't stand too close to that person, I hear that you can catch something from them."
You can tell you have reached this level when walking into a fabric store and none of the staff will make eye contact and you notice them ducking behind the counter.
I understand completely. As a historic tailor, I have seen this same reaction. You should see the reaction when you walk in ask the staff where to find the horse hair canvas. They frequently look at you as if you have a minimum of two heads with another sprouting. That or just look puzzled due to the fact that they do not have a clue as to what you are talking about.
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