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23rd April 06, 07:42 PM
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Skills/Crafts
I was sitting here eyeing the chaos in my "office" and this came to mind. Since I started wearing the kilt I've picked up several new skills.
Sewing-I've made one traditional kilt and two canvas ones. Hemmed and repaired numerous others. Made a lot of flashes.
leatherworking- made several belts and sporran straps. Sporrans are next.
Diplomacy- dealing with questions and THE QUESTION.
Fashion- what goes together and what doesn't.
Knifemaking- Started on my first sgian dubh.
To add to the "insanity" I'm in negotiations over a used loom.
What have YOU picked up/learned since you donned the kilt?
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23rd April 06, 09:36 PM
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 Originally Posted by Southern Breeze
I was sitting here eyeing the chaos in my "office" and this came to mind. Since I started wearing the kilt I've picked up several new skills.
Sewing-I've made one traditional kilt and two canvas ones. Hemmed and repaired numerous others. Made a lot of flashes.
leatherworking- made several belts and sporran straps. Sporrans are next.
Diplomacy- dealing with questions and THE QUESTION.
Fashion- what goes together and what doesn't.
Knifemaking- Started on my first sgian dubh.
To add to the "insanity" I'm in negotiations over a used loom.
What have YOU picked up/learned since you donned the kilt?
All of the above, minus the loom. With the added knowledge of how great I really am.
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23rd April 06, 10:11 PM
#3
Much more aware of wind dynamics.
When not to worry,
When to be very careful.
Ron
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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23rd April 06, 10:27 PM
#4
Mostly none of the things I've done was really new, but I did improve my sewing skills a great deal making a few kilts.
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23rd April 06, 11:33 PM
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It's certainly improved my leathercraft.
Extended my silversmithing into sand casting and better pin and buckle work.
My keyboard talents are definately better! thanks to xmarks.
oh, and social improvisation.I'm full of comebacks now.
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24th April 06, 01:12 AM
#6
Sewing mostly. With a machine. I've belted out 4 kilts now. Working on hand sewing another.
Been wanting to get ahold of some leather and try making my own sporrans. Making a pair (or more) of ghillie brogues would be enjoyable. Some flashes are in my future.
Getting some incite to making a sgian duhb would be cool.
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24th April 06, 03:26 PM
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 Originally Posted by Southern Breeze
the chaos in my "office"... several new skills...
What have YOU picked up/learned since you donned the kilt?
When the last of our kids left home, I made my first cotton casual kilt by hand.
Since then:
1) acquired heavy duty sewing machine for leather and upholstery;
2) leatherworking for belts, sporrans, and diaper bags;
3) skinning and tanning small furbearing mammals for sporrans;
4) learned suppliers to collect suitable fabrics (incl. solids, tartans, patterned, camo), notions, and other supplies to make kilts and sporrans;
5) haunt thrift stores;
6) signed up for five days of advanced instruction in kiltmaking;
7) use digital photography and processing to document my creations;
8) overhauled my casual and outdoor wardrobe;
9) joined a clan association and attend highland games;
10) better social interaction (sometimes) with complete strangers;
11) joined with wife in her new jewelry and beads hobby.
Thre are probably a few others, but my brain is hurting...
"Listen Men.... You are no longer bound down to the unmanly dress of the Lowlander." 1782 Repeal.
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24th April 06, 03:54 PM
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My musical horizons have also expanded. I find myself listening to a lot more Irish/Celtic music, and a lot of bagpipe tunes as well. It's rather fun to sing a traditional drinking song while kilted.
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24th April 06, 04:06 PM
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.....a LOOM???
Whoa. That's serious. :-)
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24th April 06, 04:20 PM
#10
 Originally Posted by Alan H
.....a LOOM???
Whoa. That's serious. :-)
It IS a big step. I've found a 4 year old Leclerc loom for sale and have spoken with the owner several times.
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