Hemming a Kilt, Sewing Accessories that Help

[O'Neille]

I've made many a kilt using a sewing machine. I just finished putting the canvas and wasit band on my Xmarks kilt. It was made following the Art of Kiltmaking directions . I only used my sewing machine to sew the waistband and hem the damaged selvedge. I started it Friday night and it is done except the buckles and lining. Although it took longer than machine sewing a kilt It took no time at all to remove an errant stitch and correct a problem. It also makes the first edition much easier to understand when you have had your hands on one that much. I'm going to go put the straps on so I can finish the lining. Then I'll do the buckles, sporran loops and flashes.

I feel comfortable with the sewing now, so I'm going to start another in St. Patricks this week at work. I'd like to see how much I can get done.

The big difference I noticed between machine and hand sewing is that hand sewing is much more relaxing. Especiallly if you make a mistake.

[turpin]

The big difference I noticed between machine and hand sewing is that hand sewing is much more relaxing. Especiallly if you make a mistake.

I couldn't agree more. It takes me less time to sew up a sporran than to assemble and prepare it for sewing, but it's the hand sewing I find most relaxing and meditative.