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Request for someone to teach me to baste pleats
I need help from someone to get me started on basting kilt pleats.
I keep trying to sit down and figure out how to properly baste pleats so I can fix my saltire kilt's pleats and press them after a rogue dry cleaner didn't heed my request to not press it.
So...I've sat down with Barb's book several times and I have the general idea, but my mind keeps wandering off to other things before I actually get a needle and thread out to try it.
Plus, I don't entirely understand on which side to begin, how far through you sew the basting stitch, etc. I do know how to thread a needle, you'll be glad to hear. Just not much more than that.
Is there anyone in the Bay Area who wouldn't mind sitting down with me and getting me started on basting? I'm sure I'll hit my head because it was so simple, but i'd appreciate the help.
I'm happy to buy the generous soul a lunch or drinks to repay the kindness. I'm not working at present, so I am free just about any time, depending on location and traffic.
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![Quote](http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by AtagahiKC
Is there anyone in the Bay Area who wouldn't mind sitting down with me and getting me started on basting?
As far as XMarks members, Alan H is probably closest to you. I'm in the central valley, but drive in for kilt night at Belmont on the last Friday of the month. bunchdescendant has made his own kilt and knows the technique. The F-H.C.A.G. is making great strides in kiltmaking, too, and could probably help you. This XMarker, cuillibardine, has a shop across the bay - his website is http://www.cuillinn.com/
There has gotta be some non-XMarks kiltmakers in a population that size - but how to find them requires persistence. Pipe bands know where to find them. And I know a really great one a little north of you...
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I will try to use my digital still cameras limited capabilities for video and shoot a quick tutorial on basting.
Steve Ashton
www.freedomkilts.com
Skype (webcam enabled) thewizardofbc
I wear the kilt because: Swish + Swagger = Swoon.
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![Quote](http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC
I will try to use my digital still cameras limited capabilities for video and shoot a quick tutorial on basting.
THAT would be a GREAT service to this community. I have done it once and got good results with thepressing, but one of my favorite old kilts needs major work and I've been reluctant to start.
Hope this doesn't get lost while I'm on vacation. Thanks in advance, Steve.
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Thanks to W2F and Steve from me also . . . I have a couple of kilts which need cleaning, and will need to be basted for pressing.
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![Quote](http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by way2fractious
... The F-H.C.A.G. is making great strides in kiltmaking, too, and could probably help you. ...
I'm flattered, but I actually haven't tackled a "real" kilt yet and have not actually basted anything in my entire life, so, when will this tutorial be up? ![Smile](http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
Be well,
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![Quote](http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC
I will try to use my digital still cameras limited capabilities for video and shoot a quick tutorial on basting.
I smell a classic in the making!
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Considering the fact that I just basted and ironed 3 kilts this weekend from advice in another post, I'm curious as to the "proper" way to do it. I know I screwed it up a few times and I'm sure I didn't do it exactly right but it held the pleats in the right position for me to iron them so I guess it wasn't a total loss.
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Those that understand binary, and those that don't.
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10th July 07, 01:14 PM
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I guess I shouldn't comment as I only know how to baste a turkey. That might be a bit messy.
Dee
Ferret ad astra virtus
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9th July 07, 02:42 PM
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Thanks, Way2fractious and Steve. I appreciate it.
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