My Tartan Skirts

[DyerStraits]

So the inverse! Not sure if I can edit the original post- so we will all pretend that I did! Thank you all for the correction- every little bit helps! Thank you Ann and DyerStraits (and everyone else )

I admit I like the longer one myself (the Dress; if I say it enough I will remember). I don't wish to be mistaken for wearing a kilt. I am 5'10'', so the Royal Stewart is supposed to go a bit longer, I think, for being off the rack. If I ever get to sewing these, I'm afraid I may never stop.

Thank goodness its starting to cool down in Georgia, the wool skirt season is limited for sure.

They both look really nice on you, but I agree with TPA--the Royal Stewart is especially flattering.

[Plaid Draftsman]

They both really look great on you, I agree with the others - the Royal Stewart looks especially smashing on you.

[rlh2]

Lovely!!!!

[Grizzly]

I would echo the sentiments of previous posts, both skirts look fantastic and superbly modelled. congratulations on acquiring such nice outfits.

[Pleater]

Ah yes - I used to work in the lab of a factory doing metallurgical supplies and had my own personal toilet, so I understand about gender ratios.

If you do, for instance, stick to lighter weight fabrics there is no need to cut out the pleats which means that if you decide that you want to alter a skirt then it is a fairly easy task.

I used to make my clothes for when I tagged along with John Lilburn's Regiment of Musket and Pike, English Civil War re-enactors in the English midlands - quite close to Naseby - there was a battle there. My grandmothers were both very able makers, but my mother was not, so if I wanted anything made then I had to do it myself

Anne the Pleater :ootd: