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26th August 14, 02:25 PM
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Then, at the last minute
I had a length of Xmarks tartan left over from another project, so I decided to make a vest. I was going to try it myself, but at the last minute, I decided to seek a registered hobbyist to make it for me. I was in conversation with an Xmarker when, at the last minute, I found a local seamstress who said she could make it for me. I was about to go meet her when at the last minute, I decided to do it myself. I was going to cut on the bias, but I got intimidated and at the last minute, I chose to cut it on the square.
It was my first attempt. The sett didn't line up the way I planned, but at least the lines line up. My shirt needs a good ironing and my sporran is slightly off center (it's the sporran, not the vest). It's not perfect. I am not completely happy with it, but I tried. I think it's still wearable.
It's also a tad long. Note how it covers part of the cantle of my sporran.
C'est la vie
Last edited by Mikilt; 26th August 14 at 02:39 PM.
 Originally Posted by Alan H
Some days you're the bat, some days you're the watermelon.
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26th August 14, 07:35 PM
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Looks fantastic. Great job.
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27th August 14, 04:38 AM
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Looks a fair bit better than I can do!
Good job sir! Looks great with your jacket too!
"Everything is within walking distance if you've got the time"
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27th August 14, 05:11 AM
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27th August 14, 05:26 AM
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For a man who changes his mind so often that is very good going, in my opinion...
I think it is perfectly wearable, and it is probably best that the sides are mirror imaged, or you'd have the more prominent white stripe running shoulder to waist one side and as you have it on the other - which would look distinctly odd.
Anne the Pleater :ootd:
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27th August 14, 06:30 AM
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Then at the last minute you made a fantastic waistcoat. Just tuck the points behind your cantle. Looking good!
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.
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27th August 14, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Alan H
Some days you're the bat, some days you're the watermelon.
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27th August 14, 07:54 AM
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It looks like a very nice job to me, and you look great wearing it.
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27th August 14, 09:11 AM
#9
Top effort mate. I've just acquired a sewing machine and started having a dabble here and there - I fancy a go at a waistcoat and if I match your standard I'd be well pleased!
Steve.
"We, the kilted ones, are ahead of the curve" - Bren.
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27th August 14, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Nathan
Then at the last minute you made a fantastic waistcoat. Just tuck the points behind your cantle. Looking good!
I might decide to just make it a bit shorter.
Originally Posted by Alan H
Some days you're the bat, some days you're the watermelon.
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