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23rd March 10, 05:48 PM
#1
Well, Major, it looks to me like you're off to a good start. I am very interesting in following the progress of this kilt. I'm no kilt expert, but I would hazard to say that if you're following Barb and Elsie's instructions, you're on solid ground.
Thanks for sharing. Carry on.
Jim Killman
Writer, Philosopher, Teacher of English and Math, Soldier of Fortune, Bon Vivant, Heart Transplant Recipient, Knight of St. Andrew (among other knighthoods)
Freedom is not free, but the US Marine Corps will pay most of your share.
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23rd March 10, 07:17 PM
#2
That is some nice rework. I think you will be happy with the apron shapes.
Pleating is the hardest part of the kilt. I find that I can to only 5 pleats, mostly less, in one sitting. Try to make your stitches in the fell 10 stitches/inch although, I try for 10 and sometimes only get 8/inch.
It takes time to center the vertical element, keep the tapering from bottom of fell to waist then flare it out above the waist and still keeping the element centered. It doesn't get easier, but you are more vigilant the more you do it.
Kilt on,
Wallace Catanach, Kiltmaker
A day without killting is like a day without sunshine.
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24th March 10, 05:24 AM
#3
Hmm...
 Originally Posted by ChattanCat
I find that I can to only 5 pleats, mostly less, in one sitting. Try to make your stitches in the fell 10 stitches/inch although, I try for 10 and sometimes only get 8/inch.
Hmm...I guess I haven't been counting stitches...perhaps I should. They're small...I basically am doing one stitch every two threads in the weave I think...with a slight backstitch as TAoK recommends. They are invisible and nice tight seams...and straight seams too...so I guess I'm doing it right.
"If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace." -- Thomas Paine
Scottish-American Military Society Post 1921
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24th March 10, 11:03 AM
#4
Looks like you're doing beautiful work!
Barb
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24th March 10, 12:08 PM
#5
 Originally Posted by Barb T.
Looks like you're doing beautiful work!
Barb
Now THAT is high praise indeed!
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24th March 10, 01:34 PM
#6
Congrats
Looks. So. Awesome. And. Well. Deserved high. Praise. On. Ur work... From. Ur. Fellow. Xmarks. Er
Awesome. Work. U.
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24th March 10, 03:38 PM
#7
Agreed!
 Originally Posted by pdcorlis
Now THAT is high praise indeed! 
For any of you that have never had the chance to correspond with Barb, I will tell you that she is a very generous and friendly lady. She willingly gives advice and assistance to budding kiltmakers and is always there to answer questions. As she only lives a couple of hours away from me, I will be making plans to go meet her in person on some weekend...she's a legend in this community and her praise means a lot to me. Thanks for the complement Barb.
"If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace." -- Thomas Paine
Scottish-American Military Society Post 1921
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24th March 10, 04:36 AM
#8
Looking good so far, sir. Looks like you've got some hard, yet rewarding, work ahead of you. Can't wait to see how this goes and how the finished product looks on you!
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24th March 10, 05:00 AM
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It's not mine...
 Originally Posted by Brian K
Looking good so far, sir. Looks like you've got some hard, yet rewarding, work ahead of you. Can't wait to see how this goes and how the finished product looks on you!
The kilt isn't actually for me...it's for a good friend who bought the fabric in the first place and has done a tremendous amount to help me out. That being said, his measurements are only about .5" shorter and 1" bigger than mine at the waist, so I should be able to model the kilt when I get it done.
By the way...here's the pic of the 5 pleats sewn...I realized I grabbed the wrong pic last night when I was posting and didn't feel like going back to photobucket to upload more pics at that time of night.
Last edited by longhuntr74; 24th March 10 at 05:17 AM.
Reason: Added image
"If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace." -- Thomas Paine
Scottish-American Military Society Post 1921
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28th March 10, 11:20 AM
#10
That's going to be very good kilt! Congratulations.
I like the breeze between my knees
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