G'day from an aussie

[The Kilted Chef]

Welcome Andrew! You've found a home with this group. You'll love it here!

Larry

[Bill]

Welcome to the gang Andrew! I'm sure you'll have no problem finding help for sewing the kilt. I've found all one needs to do here is ask.

Bill

[Graham]

Welcome Andrew, glad to see a fellow Aussie here, it's time we made more of an impact, can't let the Americans, Canadians and Brits have all the fun

You shouldn't have any problems with wearing your kilt in a Victorian winter. It's cooler here and yet I've been comfortable kilted.

What have been the reactions in your area to you in a kilt?
Hope to see you again on the board.

[GMan]

Andrew,

WELCOME It is always a pleasure to say hi to the guys, this is my favorite section of this board BTW. Glad to hear that you found us!

Again WELCOME

[Rufus]

Here's a warm welcome from Idaho, Andrew!

Glad you could join us, and feel free to jump in posting in all the areas.

[akaussie]

G'day all, thanks for the warm welcomes! Bubba, Thanks for the link to the pattern will probably order one. I was going to order a book called. The art of kiltmaking from over in america $29.95 us whish is about $46.00 aud plus postage would come in around $65. this looks like a cheaper alternative. Does it show you in detail how to attach the pleats?
JohnAllen, Now that both you and Bubba are over here I may very well follow Bubba lead and quit the other place.
Graham, I now its colder over your way than up here although where i am in the country it gets rather cold (-2 overnight 8-12 during the day). I havent had the chance to wear my kilt much. only been out in it once down the local fish'n chip shop. only comment I received was "gees arent you cold?" my wife is not too keen on the idea of me wearing it out that much but is cool with me wearing it around the house. next outing I plan will be a walk with the dogs, therefore i can judge peoples reaction and not have to worry about any bad ones getting out of hand,with my two girls with me I think anyone would think twice there.
Anyway I will just take things one step at a time and see what happens. Naomi (wife) has told me that she has seen another bloke getting around up this way in a kilt so who knows??? cheers to all Andrew

[Freelander Sporrano]

Just a quick tip .
I have heard that the book you mentioned "The art of Kiltmaking" only deals with "Handsewing" Bubba uses a machine.
He can no doubt tell you some more about the book.I've also heard that some have concidered selling it on 2nd hand.

All the best.....David

[Graham]

only comment I received was "gees arent you cold?" my wife is not too keen on the idea of me wearing it out that much but is cool with me wearing it around the house.

I can relate to both, I get the "aren't you cold" one all the time, what a joke! with most young girls running around with their bellies hanging out!

My wife is not real keen on the kilt either, but she respects my choices anyway.

So you are among those who know what it's like

Glad to hear you are not alone in your area with a kilt.

[bubba]

The Art of Kiltmaking is, I understand, an excellent book. Being focused on hand sewing really isn't a big deal, it's a simple matter to use the machine instead. The pattern set talks about hand sewing in some places but I just use the machine. For hidden stitches that won't need to take much stress I use Stitch Witchery, which is a steam activated adhesive tape often used for making fast hems. Another trick I use is fusible interfacing on the inside on the stitched down section of the pleats between the waist and hips. It bonds and doesn't stretch at all, taking the stress off the stitching.Making a kilt the traditional way isn't the only way. You can make good use of modern materials and techniques to save some work and time.

[Casey]

I have the Art of Kiltmaking. It is a great book for general kilt info as well as traditional kilt making.

If you are having difficulty finding it, here is my source:

http://216.71.156.105/art_kiltmaking.html

Casey