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23rd October 13, 06:44 AM
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Hello from North Texas.
New to Kilts. Been interested for a while.
Given that Clan Bell has just reformed in the last 20 some odd years and the Bell of the Borders tartan was a modern design. I was reluctant in spending the money on a proper tartan kilt until Clan Bell was officially recognized.
I started with what you would call one of the "tactical" kilts from 5.11 Tactical. Within a couple of weeks I was ready to progress further into the kilt culture.
Last week (after a little research) I took some old denim fabric I had laying around from a previous project and tried my had and making a more proper kilt with proper pleats.
I think it turned out okay given that I didn't have a pattern. It did draw up about a little so it doesn't hit me mid-knee anymore.
 
I ordered "The Art of Kiltmaking" so hopefully I do a lot better on my next one.
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23rd October 13, 08:38 AM
#2
Welcome from Southern California. I'm sure you will get plenty of help and advice on kilt making here. We have some very fine craftspeople here.
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23rd October 13, 09:01 AM
#3
Hello, slbell68!
Allen Sinclair, FSA Scot
Eastern Region Vice President
North Carolina Commissioner
Clan Sinclair Association (USA)
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23rd October 13, 09:54 AM
#4
Welcome to the XMTS Community......
it appears you've jumped in with both feet......
Look forward to your contributions.....
Hawk
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23rd October 13, 10:13 AM
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Welcome to the "Great Rabble!"  
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.
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23rd October 13, 10:16 AM
#6
from Toronto, Canada
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23rd October 13, 10:43 AM
#7
Hello mate and welcome from Dorset in the UK.
Steve.
"We, the kilted ones, are ahead of the curve" - Bren.
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23rd October 13, 11:07 AM
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from Chicago
Animo non astutia
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23rd October 13, 11:22 AM
#9
from South Wales UK! 
[B][COLOR="Red"][SIZE="1"]Reverend Earl Trefor the Sublunary of Kesslington under Ox, Venerable Lord Trefor the Unhyphenated of Much Bottom, Sir Trefor the Corpulent of Leighton in the Bucket, Viscount Mcclef the Portable of Kirkby Overblow.
Cymru, Yr Alban, Iwerddon, Cernyw, Ynys Manau a Lydaw am byth! Yng Nghiltiau Ynghyd!
(Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Isle of Man and Brittany forever - united in the Kilts!)[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
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23rd October 13, 11:31 AM
#10
Howdy!
You'll like TAOK book. Although it may lead to a addiction. Sew on!
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