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    Attacking my first X Kilt

    Last week I bought the materials for making my first X Kilt.
    photo 4.jpg
    This the pattern I chose. Its 100% polyester.
    1 Ironing.jpg2 Laid out prior to cutting.jpg3 after cutting.jpg4 Fell marked.jpg
    The cloth after ironing, cutting & fell marked on both piece.

    Tomorrow I start making the pleats etc. & hopefully get some sewing done

    Lookin forward to this
    Knotty

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    Craig, If you run into problems, or need some help, you know you can always stop in for a coffee and a chat.
    Steve Ashton
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    Skype (webcam enabled) thewizardofbc
    I wear the kilt because:
    Swish + Swagger = Swoon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC View Post
    Craig, If you run into problems, or need some help, you know you can always stop in for a coffee and a chat.
    Appreciate that Steve.

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    5 Marking Pleats.jpg
    Marking the pleats

    I have marked both halves of the cloth.
    Ready to start sewing, tomorrow!

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    Well I did it.
    Im very happy with the results. While I made a kilt (& will make others), I wouldnt call myself a kiltmaker!
    Back.jpgDONE.jpgLeft.jpgPleat shot.jpgRight.jpg

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    Congratulations! Well done!
    Allen Sinclair, FSA Scot
    Eastern Region Vice President
    North Carolina Commissioner
    Clan Sinclair Association (USA)

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    Quote Originally Posted by knotty View Post
    Well I did it.
    Im very happy with the results. While I made a kilt (& will make others), I wouldnt call myself a kiltmaker!
    Back.jpgDONE.jpgLeft.jpgPleat shot.jpgRight.jpg
    That looks wonderful! Was it your first attempt? If so, I am doubly impressed!

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