X Marks the Scot - An on-line community of kilt wearers.

   X Marks Partners - (Go to the Partners Dedicated Forums )
USA Kilts website Celtic Croft website Celtic Corner website Houston Kiltmakers

User Tag List

Page 1 of 5 123 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 44
  1. 6th January 16, 05:57 AM #1
    Nathan's Avatar
    Nathan
    Nathan is offline
    Join Date
    5th July 11
    Location
    Inverlorne
    Posts
    2,572
    Mentioned
    4 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)

    New bespoke waistcoat

    This is an item I've wanted for a long time. I actually commissioned it from a friend of mine who sews but she couldn't do it due to some medical issues. Luckily, another friend of mine - my lovely NYE date actually - was home for the holidays and when I told her the story, she mentioned she sewed and suggested we take it on together. It turned out to be a bigger project than anticipated when both of our sewing machines decided to be on the fritz but we carried on and she and her mom sewed all of this marvelous waistcoat by hand! We finished it Sunday night and last night I wore it out at Tartan Tuesday for the first time.







    Last edited by Nathan; 6th January 16 at 09:45 AM.
    Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
    Past High Commissioner, Clan Donald Canada
    “Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.

  2. The Following 16 Users say 'Aye' to Nathan For This Useful Post:

    ASinclair,California Highlander,cck,CMcG,EagleJCS,jthk,Liam,MacGumerait,Macman,Profane James,Roadkill,Sample m,SFCRick,Spartan Tartan,Thekiltedmohawk,wombat
  3. 6th January 16, 06:41 AM #2
    figheadair's Avatar
    figheadair
    figheadair is offline
    Contributing Tartan Historian
    Join Date
    2nd January 10
    Location
    Lethendy, Perthshire
    Posts
    4,701
    Mentioned
    16 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Very nice job Nathan. I'm about to embark on a similar project to make a waistcoat to wear with my trews.

  4. The Following User Says 'Aye' to figheadair For This Useful Post:

    Nathan
  5. 6th January 16, 06:43 AM #3
    Tarheel
    Tarheel is offline
    Join Date
    5th August 14
    Location
    Oxford, Mississippi
    Posts
    4,756
    Mentioned
    8 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    I hope you send praises to your friend and her mother from us here on X Marks. A fine job indeed.

    Now the envy factor (or project to-do list) sets in for many of us.

  6. The Following 2 Users say 'Aye' to Tarheel For This Useful Post:

    Nathan,sbevans
  7. 6th January 16, 07:13 AM #4
    Father Bill's Avatar
    Father Bill
    Father Bill is offline
    Join Date
    7th February 11
    Location
    London, Canada
    Posts
    9,556
    Mentioned
    1 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    ...and a thing of glory it is indeed! Now you just have to learn to smile when you take a selfie!
    Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.

  8. The Following 2 Users say 'Aye' to Father Bill For This Useful Post:

    Nathan,sbevans
  9. 6th January 16, 07:44 AM #5
    Nathan's Avatar
    Nathan
    Nathan is offline
    Join Date
    5th July 11
    Location
    Inverlorne
    Posts
    2,572
    Mentioned
    4 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by Father Bill View Post
    ...and a thing of glory it is indeed! Now you just have to learn to smile when you take a selfie!
    You don't like my dashing scowl? ;)
    Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
    Past High Commissioner, Clan Donald Canada
    “Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.
  10. 6th January 16, 07:45 AM #6
    Father Bill's Avatar
    Father Bill
    Father Bill is offline
    Join Date
    7th February 11
    Location
    London, Canada
    Posts
    9,556
    Mentioned
    1 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Guid an' ye!
    Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.

  11. The Following User Says 'Aye' to Father Bill For This Useful Post:

    Nathan
  12. 6th January 16, 07:48 AM #7
    Nathan's Avatar
    Nathan
    Nathan is offline
    Join Date
    5th July 11
    Location
    Inverlorne
    Posts
    2,572
    Mentioned
    4 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    I'm thrilled with the work, I must say!
    Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
    Past High Commissioner, Clan Donald Canada
    “Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.
  13. 6th January 16, 08:13 AM #8
    ASinclair's Avatar
    ASinclair
    ASinclair is offline
    Join Date
    18th August 13
    Location
    Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
    Posts
    3,577
    Mentioned
    5 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    They did a wonderful job. It looks great.
    Allen Sinclair, FSA Scot
    Eastern Region Vice President
    North Carolina Commissioner
    Clan Sinclair Association (USA)

  14. The Following User Says 'Aye' to ASinclair For This Useful Post:

    Nathan
  15. 6th January 16, 08:52 AM #9
    Andrew Breecher's Avatar
    Andrew Breecher
    Andrew Breecher is offline
    Join Date
    4th June 04
    Location
    Bolton, Massachusetts
    Posts
    1,160
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Love the shawl collar. It looks great, and perfect matching on the collar and welt pockets!

  16. The Following 4 Users say 'Aye' to Andrew Breecher For This Useful Post:

    Blupiper,Nathan,Spartan Tartan,tripleblessed
  17. 6th January 16, 09:23 AM #10
    Nathan's Avatar
    Nathan
    Nathan is offline
    Join Date
    5th July 11
    Location
    Inverlorne
    Posts
    2,572
    Mentioned
    4 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by Andrew Breecher View Post
    Love the shawl collar. It looks great, and perfect matching on the collar and welt pockets!
    I was very picky about that and given how stretchy the fabric is on the bias, it's no easy feat. I think they nailed it and I'm glad you noticed!
    Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
    Past High Commissioner, Clan Donald Canada
    “Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.

  18. The Following User Says 'Aye' to Nathan For This Useful Post:

    tripleblessed
Page 1 of 5 123 ... LastLast
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

» Log in

User Name:

Password:

Not a member yet?
Register Now!

» XMarks Advertisers

Barb Tewksbury website
Renaissance Leather website
Xmarks advertising information
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v4.2.0