Kilt Kamp 2012 - Who wants to learn to make a kilt?

**cryerelizabeth** · 7th January 12, 01:05 PM

Is there a way we could bring our own sewing machine? If not then I'll just see if I can get a spot I one of your slots

**Steve Ashton** · 7th January 12, 03:47 PM

I don't mind you bringing your own machine. I hope it is not an industrial. The excess shipping would be almost as much as the cost of the course.

Also, your pressure foot should be able to be raised at least 1/2" and perhaps 5/8" so all the layers of fabric will fit under it.

You should also lay in a good supply of extra needles. #18's or what you would sew denim with.

If you tell me what make and model your machine is perhaps we have one here that is the same and save you lugging yours through the airport.

**cryerelizabeth** · 9th January 12, 09:06 AM

My sewing machine is a Singer model 9018. My mom usualy uses it and she's teaching me how to right now.

**beerbecue** · 11th January 12, 12:45 PM

What if we would like to come for just one or two days to work on specific problem areas?

**Steve Ashton** · 11th January 12, 01:31 PM

If you would like to come for just one or two days that would be fine. The entire course is to allow the students to complete a full kilt. But if you just want to work on a particular problem area either Barb or I should be able to answer your questions.

**sisu** · 27th January 12, 08:45 AM

So there is an option then of just taking Barb/s course and opting out of the contemporary one?
If you are limited to 8 in the contemporary side due to lack of machines (and thats a wishful number cuz if i remember correctly you only have three working machines and one scavenged for parts) ... wouldnt that be quite crowded and unpractical?
How much would it be for just the lessons from Barb ?