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    As a long time maker of things I have come across quite a few people who seem to think that no one else should attempt to make anything, as it is somehow stealing from them - yet their eyes light up and they almost fall over rushing to get a good look at things I have made when they realise they might be able to copy and sell the idea.

    This is a world away from the good folks inhabiting X marks, who seem generous to a fault.

    For a child you might find that you need to use braces to keep the kilt in place, as wee ones just don't have a waist and hips to keep things in place. another alternative is a waistcoat with buttons, and buttonholes in tabs sewn to the kilt.

    A child's kilt could be made almost straight, if you intend to sew down the fell only a small amount of shaping at the back to bring the waistband into the small of the back would be required. Not that I have made a child's kilt, but I dressed my own two when they were small, so I know the problems of fitting things for them.

    You might find that making an outfit rather than just a kilt will persuade your reluctant nephew that it isn't a skirt.

    Anne the Pleater

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pleater View Post

    You might find that making an outfit rather than just a kilt will persuade your reluctant nephew that it isn't a skirt.
    Particularly if you get him one of those wee sporrans and a spiffy little belt!
    Kiltmaker, piper, and geologist (one of the few, the proud, with brains for rocks....
    Member, Scottish Tartans Authority
    Geology stuff (mostly) at http://people.hamilton.edu/btewksbu
    The Art of Kiltmaking at http://theartofkiltmaking.com

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