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3rd August 25, 10:46 PM
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Hi I've joined this group as I found it when searching 'how to make a kilt'. I'm taking part in a sewing transformation challenge and plan to make a kilt' out of recycled men's suits. I'm faiy experienced at sewing do not daunted by this. I would like to see pictures of the x-kilt and any tips from kilt' makers. I believe the box style will use less fabric but I still want 'swing'. Any top tiil and ideas appreciated. I'm from Newcastle but born in Scotland.
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4th August 25, 04:56 AM
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Welcome to the “Great Rabble” from Canada!
 
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Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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4th August 25, 05:14 AM
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Welcome, from Inverness-shire.
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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4th August 25, 07:39 AM
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welcome
from sunny southern California.
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4th August 25, 12:17 PM
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 from NE Colorado.
"Cuimhnich air na daoine o'n d'thaining thu"
Remember the men from whom you are descended.
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5th August 25, 02:43 AM
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Welcome to the forum from Calgary!
"Good judgement comes from experience, and experience
well, that comes from poor judgement."
A. A. Milne
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5th August 25, 12:56 PM
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Welcome from a Scotsman living in the English Midlands.
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6th August 25, 02:37 PM
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Welcome from the English Midlands.
Janner52
Exemplo Ducemus
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9th August 25, 04:32 AM
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Welcome to the forum, Mandylew.
I have made a kilt out of a duvet cover folded doble, as the lower edge of a kilt is traditionally not hemmed but uses a fairly heavy fabric with a selvedge, The doubled duvet fabric gives both weight and that closed edge.
Presumably, with your recycled suiting there will be no selvedge. Maybe you could bind the lower edge with a soft tape or ribbon rather than do a folded hem, or overlock the edge and leave it at that. Box pleated kilts are usually very smart and exquisitely fitted and tailored - probably the best choice for a kilt made from reused fabric though as they are usually a less yardage option.
I hope your project goes well. Do let us see how it goes.
Anne the Pleater
I presume to dictate to no man what he shall eat or drink or wherewithal he shall be clothed."
-- The Hon. Stuart Ruaidri Erskine, The Kilt & How to Wear It, 1901.
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11th August 25, 08:13 AM
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Hello and welcome from Southern California.
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