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    DIY Tartan Project #2

    Kilt skirt for milady in Lindsay Hunting (mother's clan). About halfway done. It will have a (gasp) hidden zipper under the right fringed single apron edge.


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    That is a gorgeous tartan!

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    I really like it too. Batley 16 oz. I still have enough for an 8-yard kilt. I think it will be great for dressier occasions, not to mention honoring my late dear mother.

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    what a lucky lady you have, I'm sure she will look smashing in it

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    That is a lovely tartan with special significance. I think it's a great idea to put a hidden zipper in. It looks like you tapered the pleats nicely. Your wife is a lucky lady.
    Bonnie Heather Greene, Kiltmaker and Artist
    Traditional hand stitched kilts, kilt alterations, kilt-skirts

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    Oooh - looks really nice!
    Kiltmaker, piper, and geologist (one of the few, the proud, with brains for rocks....
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    Geology stuff (mostly) at http://people.hamilton.edu/btewksbu
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    Getting close. It's been slow but steady, navigating a vast expanse of uncharted waters. Installing the zipper (my first) was a real beeahch, but it finally worked out nicely. Did a test fitting this morning and it fits perfectly. Down to tidy-up details -- waistband, buckles and straps. Tried to upload a photo from my phone, but my data connection is on the fritz. Again. One of the joys of country living.

    Edit: Went into town and got my phone tweaked by the geeks. Now able to upload photos again...

    Last edited by David Thorpe; 25th May 12 at 12:43 PM. Reason: add photo

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