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4 inches of extra tartan for future expansion hidden in the foldover for the front apron fringe edge
Extra tartan hidden in the 8" reverse pleat as well as a couple hidden pleats at either side
4 inches of hem to allow for a bit of vertical growth.
I kept an additional 2.5 yards DW of tartan (Lochcarron 16 oz if I failed to mention that sooner) for his next kilt when he does finally outgrow all the expandable features of this kilt. Now Carter and his papa can wear the same tartan as the Wife/momma (she has a custom DFT scarf in silk as she is allergic to wool) for many years to come. Review of papa's kilt to come.
Thank you Bonnie for doing such a wonderful job with a well thought out child's kilt leaving plenty of room for future growth. I would never have thought it possible to put that much tartan onto that little boy's body and still look grand as you did. Something for the whole family to be proud of for years to come, maybe generations, we shall see. And to the best of our knowledge only the third DFT kilt in North America, after Robert Pel (Canuck) and Ron (Riverkilt). As soon as the boy learns to read, write, and type we will have to get him his own "handle" for the forum--for now he's just "the boy".
Jeff
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