Skills/Crafts

[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?

[Big Dave]

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.

[Riverkilt]

Much more aware of wind dynamics.

When not to worry,

When to be very careful.

Ron

[bubba]

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.

[ozmeath]

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.

[BLAZN]

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.

[way2fractious]

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...

[philbo]

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.

[Alan H]

.....a LOOM???

Whoa. That's serious. :-)

[Southern Breeze]

.....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.