2007 Kilt Kamp

**way2fractious** · 21st March 07, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC

Geltlemen are requested to attend kilted....

Originally Posted by Mark Keney

How do you sew pleats kilted?...

There is something just RIGHT about sewing kilts while kilted. Perhaps it's the inspiration, maybe it's the comfort. Whatever, it works. (That means your choice of clothing is optional only on your first kilt.

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**AtagahiKC** · 28th March 07, 03:32 AM

Is there remedial sewing planned for those of us starting out? I'll try to learn what I can before arrival for the Kamp, but need to know what to learn and practice.

**The Wizard of BC** · 28th March 07, 08:18 AM

You don't really need anything like remedial training. It's really simple. Needle is stuck into fabric. It is then pulled out dragging a thread behind it. Repeat ad nausium.

seriously, If your going to take Barb's course it's simply being comfortable with a needle and thread. practice a few times on a scrap of fabric with a contrasting color thread. Try to make each stitch as small and invisible as possible. The secret to hand stitching is consistency. each stitch should be consistant length and tension as every other stitch.
That's why sewing machines were such a great invention. machine consistency. Even when using a machine the "art" is exactly the same.

For Barb's course you will need;

1. A copy of Barb's book "The Art of Kiltmaking". Available through Barb at www.celticdragonpress.com
I would suggest you read through it completely 3 or 4 times. Make notes in the margins, use stickies, mark or dog-ear pages with your questions and comments.

2. A piece of fabric for your kilt. Approx. 4 yards double width or 8 yards single width. preferable 13 or 16 oz. Scottish Wool in a Tartan you like. The amount of fabric is dependent on your size and the style of kilt you wish to make. If you don't have access to fabric call me at the shop.

3. Needles, thimble, canvas, lining fabric of your choice.

4. a wiliness to learn, have fun, and share with your kilt friends.

I'll provide a chair, table, coffee, celtic music, and band-aids.

Barb will provide the brains.

**AtagahiKC** · 31st March 07, 05:49 PM

Thanks, Steve. I already have her book, so I'll work on getting the rest before the trip. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.

**kilted_brewer** · 31st March 07, 06:31 PM

oh, I am so going to do this if it's still going when the kids are both in school. Until then, I will only be able to wish I could attend.

Please keep those of us living vicariously up-to-date, and take and share lots of pictures!

**AtagahiKC** · 12th June 07, 07:48 PM

I'm so bummed. I won't be able to come to Kilt Kamp. The movers moved everything into the apartment today and I don't have room to turn around until I get everything unpacked. I am forced, much against my will, that I won't be able to even find everything that I bought for the Kamp, much less get the trip arranged.

I hope that you do it again some day so I can make it.

All my best to everyone.

**starbkjrus** · 13th June 07, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by AtagahiKC

I'm so bummed. I won't be able to come to Kilt Kamp. The movers moved everything into the apartment today and I don't have room to turn around until I get everything unpacked. I am forced, much against my will, that I won't be able to even find everything that I bought for the Kamp, much less get the trip arranged.

I hope that you do it again some day so I can make it.

All my best to everyone.

Oh c'mon, you've got a week. Your just discouraged looking at the pile of crap the mover's left behind. I know the feeling. Just get to it then go relax and make a kilt.