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24th April 07, 10:49 PM
#1
For the patient ladies in our lives.
Alright gentlemen (and ladies),
In the spirit of honesty, I confess to being a sewing professional in a different market, but stitching is my primary recreation. I'd like to know how the fair 1/2 of our species emerges from the walk in closet, while we the pleated proud, strut about in a dizzying array of easily purchased products and styles.
I waited until my late 30's to wear the family tartan. My wife prodded me for years, but her triumph is somewhat bittersweet. My wardrobe is fast outpacing hers. So I cobbled this number together so we can host a field event this weekend. The belt is mine, but the 7 pounds of heavy pleated wool is all hers. It's my first attempt, but sooner or later I'm gonna get another itch to stich.
![](http://www.empirecanvasworks.com/images/Getting%20even.jpg)
This will suit Beth for use in the rough, but fall and winter are coming, and the gala events will be here soon. So, ladies and gentlemen, let's see photos! I need some more inspiration, that I may start fabric shopping again. (Yes, the boots will remain- it's an all day shooting event, and she'll be a team captain with 3 other well armed females.)
Cheers, Kevin.
Institutio postulo novus informatio supersto
Proudly monkeying with tradition since 1967.
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24th April 07, 10:57 PM
#2
What a beauty!
Oh, and the skirt is nice, too.
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24th April 07, 11:09 PM
#3
can we get some closeups of the garment itself? how the straps are set up, pleats, etc...
(I'm not knocking the current pic..it is great!)
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25th April 07, 12:35 AM
#4
Looks fine ... but, if you have as many pleats as a regular kilt, it must weigh a ton!
Martin
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25th April 07, 01:12 AM
#5
Looks great and she wears it well.
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25th April 07, 01:27 AM
#6
Wow! Will have an amazing swish!
Beautiful
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25th April 07, 01:32 AM
#7
Welcome to the fray! And thanks for posting such lovely pictures. I'll echo the request for more details, too.
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25th April 07, 04:21 AM
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Regional Director for Scotland for Clan Cunningham International, and a Scottish Armiger.
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25th April 07, 05:11 AM
#9
Sha-boom! (In a very good way.)
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25th April 07, 05:16 AM
#10
It looks very well put together. I agree, it looks like it weighs a ton.
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