Corduroy X-Kilt

[The F-H.C.A.G.]

So, now the over apron strip-I read the instructions, and then realized I'm not sure what this is for? Can't the velcro just go on the waistband? So, I tried to read ahead and get a better idea, but, remember the martini? I gave up and just decided to follow the instructions, trusting in Alan H to see me through. I cut out a 3 inch wide strip of material, 10 inches long (I am planning a 10 inch over apron).



I locked down the edge (the same way as I did the hem, but this took much less time, being 10 inches rather than 135 inches)



Then, cutting out a piece of velcro (6 inches long-i.e. 4 inches shorter than the over apron)



I sewed it on as per instructions, except that the instructions said to sew the 2 inch wide strip of velcro 1.25 inches down on the 3 inch strip of fabric. Seeing as how 1.25 inches and 2 inches makes 3.25 inches and I only had 3 inches width of fabric, I decided that Alan H was also probably drinking and sewing. I did the best I could.



I really sewed it on tight, with two lines of zig zag stitch on either end. If this is messed up, there is no way I am going to be able to rip this seam out-I'll just have to start again if that is necessary.



At this point, Panache was begining to wonder if I was just going to sew all night. I said I would watch the last episode of Shogun with him. About 2 hours-just enough time to sew the hem....

[The F-H.C.A.G.]

Now, this is a modern kilt and the hem could very well have been machine sewn, but I, as many know, am an anal-retentive, obsessive-compulsive, perfectionist. I did not want this hem to show. So, just as I did with Panache's Stillwater, I blind stitched the hem. This time did not require as much alcohol to cut the boredom, because I was watching Shogun, and because 135 inches is substantially less that the ~250 inches of the Stillwater. I got comfie in my chair, and sewed it up (I finished in about 1.5 hours).



Then, it was about midnight and when I suggested that I upload the photos and post my progress, Panache said...

[Panache]

...Then, it was about midnight and when I suggested that I upload the photos and post my progress, Panache said...

"It's time for all good little Flame-Haired Celtic Amazon Goddesses to be in bed!"
So she reluctantly set her project away for the night.

Cheers

Panache

[cloves]

Seeing as how 1.25 inches and 2 inches makes 3.25 inches and I only had 3 inches width of fabric, I decided that Alan H was also probably drinking and sewing. I did the best I could.

Am I the only one who finds that hilariously funny!???


Also, yeah I agree she is cooler than Emma Peel. Panache ain't too shabby himself. They definately make a very ineresting and handsome couple.
I hope to get a chance to meet them in person someday.