Hi all,

It's been a while since I let you know how this is going. We had a burst of early summer here, so I wallowed in the sun, and now I'm moving house, so little work is done on the kilt. But I've stitched over half of the pleats now (no picture yet, sorry), and feel that I'm well on the way (head in a cloud).

I've found out that the buckles I have, though VERY sturdy, are narrower than what Barb T. recommends in the book. Does it matter much if I use 3/4 inch straps (two straps)? Will it look silly and/or affect function?

Also, I've just finished my vest from the Folkwear vest and PC coatee pattern. Haven't tried the jacket pattern yet, but at least the vest pattern was easy to follow and had only one flaw: The instruction for the pockets are way off. I decided not to make passepoille (sp?) pockets anyway, so I used a common tailor's cheat and made a pocket flap without a pocket. I don't own a pocket watch, and I don't know what else I'd keep in a vest pocket... If anyone else is struggling with these pockets, PM me for usable instructions...