No more pins for make an XKilt

**Palactapuss** · 7th February 08, 01:22 AM

i just made my first and the next one will be easier!

**James MacMillan** · 7th February 08, 02:33 AM

from Sunny Southern California!

I also have had trouble using tape on fabric - the glue can cause problems later on, and you will need some heavy chemicals to get the glue out of the fabric.

Again - Welcome to the Rabble!

**Tartan Hiker** · 7th February 08, 06:18 AM

I use tape to hold the inner pleat edges down while I sew the outer pleat edges on a machine (no need for this when hand sewing of course) It keeps those edges from rolling up and getting stitched down wrong. As soon as you finish sewing you pull it off. No problems with sticky residue, and of course ironing over it would be pretty awful.

**AndresPapousek** · 7th February 08, 08:51 AM

Thanks all of you for that warm "welcome"

As Tartan Hikers said "Dont heat your masking" is the first rule. Is the same as "Dont scratch your Iron ironing over pins" rule. Lol

I'm wearing it roght now, but it isnt complete yet. Need belt straps, under apron velcro, and some "extras" from my own.

I'm wearing unfinished cause I love it and to see if something is wrong or need some improvment.

I need an Sporran too. to keep al in it place Lol.

ASAP I will pay Alan and Tartan Hikers with the best money: "Pride" in the shape of some Pics.

Sunny regads

Andres

**Ian.MacAllan** · 7th February 08, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by James MacMillan

. . . you will need some heavy chemicals to get the glue out of the fabric. . .

Naphtha (lighter fluid) is an effective solvent for most adhesives other than epoxies and cyanoacrylates (superglues), but it is dangerous near open flames or sparks.

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**ChattanCat** · 7th February 08, 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by Ian.MacAllan

Naphtha (lighter fluid) is an effective solvent for most adhesives other than epoxies and cyanoacrylates (superglues), but it is dangerous near open flames or sparks.

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and smells too...

**CactusJack** · 7th February 08, 11:09 AM

From a cloudy and chilly St. Louis, Mo.

**cacunn** · 7th February 08, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by Palactapuss

i just made my first and the next one will be easier!

Palactapuss welcome to the group. Do you realize that you are just up the road from the Tartan Museum in Franklin NC. Just up the road is relative term but well worth the trip.