First Trad Kilt: an ongoing thread

[Barb T]

It _is_ much easier on the back than bending over a table, but, more importantly, having the fabric clamped under your leg gives you something to pull against so that you can avoid wobbly pleats. Makes it much easier to achieve a smooth taper and straight stripes.

I'll tell Dave you like the photos! He's a commercial photographer, and he really knows what he's doing.

Barb

[auld argonian]

I'd like to compliment and thank Alan for sharing the blow-by-blow description of his efforts and Barb for generously sharing part of her technique (and she's a Mac user!!!).

Nice thing about this group is the sharing in pursuit of a common goal: the preservtion and proliferation of the kilt.

best

AA

[Sherry]

This is a great thread for the forum.

Excellent pics, Barb. Thanks for sharing them.

Sherry

[KMacT]

There is another thread that shows where to purchase kilt straps and buckles. because anyone making their own traditional will need them, I thought I'd cross post it here:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=13988

Kevin

[Alan H]

FAntastic Barb. I owe this thread an update, but it's a small one, I just basted the over-apron, no great shakes. But tonight is my first pleat! I'll be doing it like this for SURE....

MANY thanks for the excellent pictures, they're very helpful. That Wallace tartan is sure gorgeous.

Thanks for the link to buying the buckles and straps, too, KMacT

[Barb T]

Ooh ooh! Let us know how your first pleat goes!

Cheers,

Barb

[Barb T]

Hi Alan..what's the word on your kilt progress?

Barb