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 Hello from South Carolina, USA
Hello!
Not new at the Forum, have been lurking for a bit before I became a member. Let me introduce myself;
I am the Dutch wife of an American kilt lover, and at this time we are in the process of making our first 'real' kilt! The fascination started when we were invited to a wedding in Edinburgh, and hubby rented a Prince Charlie outfit. I have bought him a (tartan) acrylic utility kilt, which can be dressed up, and a duck cloth one for more casual occasions (hiking when we are camping etc.) and this week, we found a nice 100% wool fabric that we are currently trying to turn into a kilt. This fabric is not your standard tartan, something we are discovering now, isn't exactly making things easier! Here a few pictures of the process:
  
Last edited by petrabb; 6th May 16 at 08:28 PM.
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Welcome to the group. Keep us posted on the progress of your kilts. If you have any questions there are kilt makers here that can help you out.
Mike
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Welcome from Alabama!
When my people crossed the Atlantic from Ayrshire, they settled in South Carolina's Chester County.
"We are all connected...to each other, biologically; to the earth, chemically; to the universe, atomically...and that makes me smile." - Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Well met my Southern neighbor (a few states to the east). That material will make an interesting kilt. Photos will keep us updated and some of us envious. Glad to have you with us.
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Progress Report
Pleated to the left of the join (hidden in a box pleat) +/- 3.5 inch pleats
Starting to pleat on the right side with +/- 6 inch pleats, see what we like better!
 
Also noticed that the pleats are not even, good thing this is just temporary.
Should you have any suggestions on how better to pleat with this pattern,
we would love to hear!
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Petra in SC
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Do you have a copy of "The Art of Kiltmaking"?
The author is our own Barb Tewksbury, known here as Barb T. You can see her ad on the right banner.
http://www.celticdragonpress.com/
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Hello petrabb!
Last edited by ASinclair; 7th May 16 at 02:33 AM.
Reason: correct transpose error
Allen Sinclair, FSA Scot
Eastern Region Vice President
North Carolina Commissioner
Clan Sinclair Association (USA)
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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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from Reno, NV. 
"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.' Benjamin Franklin
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Re:
 Originally Posted by Steve Ashton
Do you have a copy of "The Art of Kiltmaking"?
The author is our own Barb Tewksbury, known here as Barb T. You can see her ad on the right banner.
http://www.celticdragonpress.com/
No, I do not. At this point I am not sure if we're going to make
just this one kilt, or make a wardrobe!
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Petra in SC
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