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    Best Christmas Present

    I have to say that my wife has given me the best Christmas present I can think of. A fresh copy of the Art of Kiltmaking.

    Having the book less than 1 day has already yeilded me so much more knowledge about pleating. Most other internet instructions had me pleating a 2" pleat that would use 6" of material. I am very excited to try using deeper pleats on my contemporary kilts.

    I am a little hesitant to start with a tartan anytime soon, but I know that this tool will make my own kilts much better quality.

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    Tartan is actually easier to kilt than you might think. Those stripes which must be matched also serve as guidelines which help a great deal in keeping things straight and proper.

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    Wow! I am totally honored! Remember that you can always email me or PM me with questions!

    And get the best fabric you can afford - it's always easier to make a kilt from good fabric.
    Kiltmaker, piper, and geologist (one of the few, the proud, with brains for rocks....
    Member, Scottish Tartans Authority
    Geology stuff (mostly) at http://people.hamilton.edu/btewksbu
    The Art of Kiltmaking at http://theartofkiltmaking.com

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