DIY attempt number 6

[Paul Henry]

it could be several things, but I wonder if the steeking was a pulled a bit too tight?

[Aspiringloser]

Have you seen that cause slanting in the fell before? I may try stitching it more loosely on my next one just to see what happens.

[xman]

Supports? Are you talking about the stabilizer or the canvas?

The canvas. the steeking is also a good suggestion.

[tulloch]

Just WOW. Can't believe it. Really nice.

[thescot]

Better late than never!




Notice how the stripes in the fell slant from bottom left to top right? Anyone have any ideas what might cause that and how to correct it or at least prevent it on the next one?

Good Lord, man, that is fantastic. Very nice work.

[Aspiringloser]

xman: I made an extra effort to not stitch the canvas too tightly this time. I suppose that it could still be too tight but I think if I'd stitched it any more loosely it would be too loose. I will make sure to stitch the steeking more loosely on my next one.
Thanks for the compliments to everyone else. I plan on starting number 7 this week.

[Oddern]

Congrats on a great piece of work and a lovely kilt. As for the slant in the fell. Couldn't it just be that the lower right strap and buckle is pulling the fabric? It shouldn't since it looks like you did a great job in installing the canvas. But if the fabric is tighter then the canvas, the buckle will pull the fabric, wouldn't it?
Skål!

[English Bloke]

Crackin' Kilt, well done mate.

[Nate Brown]

Well done! What did you think of the mechanical chalk pencil? What's the make and model of the chalk pencil? Thanks.
Nate

[Aspiringloser]

I found it much easier to just follow the lines. Needle goes into a line, needle comes out of a line. I didn't have to rip any stitches out either. It is a Fons & Porter. It was the only one that they had at my local Hancock Fabrics store.