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10th March 16, 01:06 AM
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 Originally Posted by Barb T
Have to say that I'm not entirely sure what your question is, but here are two thoughts. If you have a low-yardage kilt, you don't really need to cut out the pleats to reduce the bulk. So, just put a stabilizer over the uncut pleats. That's what I do with a box pleated kilt - no need to cut out the bulk. If it's a standard 8-yard kilt, go ahead and cut out the pleats to reduce the bulk. You can pull the back in quite a bit to make it the right size. It's pretty easy to "shrink" the back a half inch or an inch by putting on a stabilizer that's the right length but shorter than the actual length across the pleats. Just distribute the excess, and steam generously, and move the buckles and straps. It will work out.
If this doesn't make sense, just PM me, and I'll have a go at a better explanation. We can always Skype.
That makes sense Barbara but thank you for the kind offer of Skype... you and Steve have been helpful beyond measure. Thank you
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10th March 16, 01:25 AM
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Ya know what Sean? I think I'm going to retract my last.
You have the book. In thinking honestly about it I think you should make a kilt following the book exactly. Once you have a kilt under your belt you will understand all of this stuff far better than we can type instructions.
You will understand on a basic, gut level, why the book says to do something. And why it says to do it a certain way.
After that first kilt you can think about inside left straps and other stuff. Because you will understand much better the how and why a kilt is made.
Steve Ashton
www.freedomkilts.com
Skype (webcam enabled) thewizardofbc
I wear the kilt because: Swish + Swagger = Swoon.
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10th March 16, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC
Ya know what Sean? I think I'm going to retract my last.
You have the book. In thinking honestly about it I think you should make a kilt following the book exactly. Once you have a kilt under your belt you will understand all of this stuff far better than we can type instructions.
You will understand on a basic, gut level, why the book says to do something. And why it says to do it a certain way.
After that first kilt you can think about inside left straps and other stuff. Because you will understand much better the how and why a kilt is made.
I've made my first kilt (with all but the lining to do), and once again I'd like to thank both you and Barbara as well as the input from the Rabble in answering all of the questions one inevitably runs into when taking on such a daunting project for the first time. I have made mistakes, I have learnt a lot but I am under no illusion that I have only scratched the surface of this art.
The process has opened my eyes as to the skills required in making a fine kilt. I have enjoyed the process immensely and will definately be making more kilts and no doubt asking many more questions. I hope you will all bear with me as I learn.
Last edited by Sean Wilson; 10th March 16 at 06:56 AM.
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10th March 16, 05:57 PM
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Great! Post pics of you wearing your kilt!
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11th March 16, 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Barb T
Great! Post pics of you wearing your kilt!
I certainly will do when I finish it off early next week.... there are faults in it but I'm really pleased for my first attempt.
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11th March 16, 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Sean Wilson
...there are faults in it ....
Only geologists are supposed to say that!! ;-)
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11th March 16, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Barb T
Only geologists are supposed to say that!! ;-)
Lol... I suppose you would know...
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16th March 16, 09:14 AM
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16th March 16, 09:20 AM
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And here are the photos of me wearing my kilt that Barbara asked for...
The first two are of front and back, the second in day wear and the last in PC...
What a fantastic book (TAoKM) and once again thank you very much Steve & Barbara for all of you advice and help.
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16th March 16, 09:25 AM
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I am very impressed. You have done a job to be proud of. And I love the kittens.
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