WPG 22 oz kilts modification.

**bubba** · 13th January 06, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Moosehead

There is also tons of different tartan "ribbon" available on Ebay, although I haven't checked to see what material they are made from.

I'd avoid using tartan ribbon for a couple reasons. First, it won't come even close to matching the sett size so aligning it would be impossible. Second, ribbon isn't as pliable as bias tape so you're more likely to end up with buckling in spots trying to make it work on the waist band. Bias tape has a large amount of give so it's easy to make it conform to the contours of the band.

**Sherry** · 13th January 06, 01:09 PM

This may help you understand why the bias works better than ribbon (which is woven on the straight of the grain):

http://www.denverfabrics.com/pages/s...ewing-bias.htm

**bubba** · 13th January 06, 01:24 PM

Sherry, as much as I don't like working on the bias, bias cut fabric is better for fitting contours. The extra stretch and give makes curves much easier. But, Gads, the extra cost in fabric!

I've made a couple outfits for my wife that way.

**Mike S** · 13th January 06, 01:45 PM

I've made a couple outfits for my wife that way.

Bubba,
It takes a real man to admit something like that........especially with the nickname "Bubba"! ;)
As a fellow spare time tailor/sewer type, I salute you.

**Sherry** · 13th January 06, 02:27 PM

Bubba, I'm sure you've discovered that when working on the bias, you have to be very careful not to stretch the fabric. But it's the wonderful bit of stretch that makes the bias tape perfect for curved areas (& makes bias skirts hang so nicely--when done right).

As for the cost, just think of making one tie. It's crazy how much fabric you need for one tie.

**bubba** · 13th January 06, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by Mike S

Bubba,
It takes a real man to admit something like that........especially with the nickname "Bubba"! ;)
As a fellow spare time tailor/sewer type, I salute you.

Mike, it's all engineering and us men are good with power tools, construction and engineering.

**Riverkilt** · 13th January 06, 04:03 PM

Thanks Bubba!

I'm with Blu, I've held off on WPG kilts because of that bright green - whether there's a reason for it or not.

And I'm waiting for my third WPG jacket, an officers Ike jacket - they go great with kilts. Also have the WPG enlisted Ike jacket and the RAF battlejacket.

Ron

**Sherry** · 13th January 06, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by bubba

Mike, it's all engineering and us men are good with power tools, construction and engineering.

EXACTLY! I explained to an engineering major (as a fellow student at TAMU) that sewing (especially tailoring) is engineering cloth for the human body (or other use). Who knows? Maybe he became a sewer himself!