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  1. 28th August 06, 11:01 AM #1
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    Need some quick help with a term

    I have a kilt that I bought and I'm happy with it, but I want to start making my own. I'm seriously close to starting with my first DIY one (buying the material this week for a canvas type kilt) and I've read all I can find about kiltmaking. I have even been reading the instruction manual on my wife's sewing machine. Some terms have given me trouble. Most I have been able to figure out but could somebody tell me real quick with a "the fell" is?
    That would be most appreciated
    I may be back for more later
    Thanks!!
  2. 28th August 06, 11:16 AM #2
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    The fell is the area of the pleats that are sewn. For a kilt that is 24" long, the fell should be around 8". I hope that helps.
  3. 28th August 06, 11:17 AM #3
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    The distance between your waist and hips. Typically the sewn down portion of the pleats in a kilt.
  4. 28th August 06, 11:34 AM #4
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    Ohhh!!
    I get it. Duh.
    Thanks to both of you!
    Wish me luck.
  5. 28th August 06, 11:37 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by JimB
    ... Wish me luck...
    Nah, you don't need luck - you just need a lot of practice taking out bad seams so you can sew them in again.
    "Listen Men.... You are no longer bound down to the unmanly dress of the Lowlander." 1782 Repeal.
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  6. 28th August 06, 12:02 PM #6
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    "fell" is whit ya dae after tae many drams o malt.....



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