Nice outfit! Does the kilt only have two buckles like the ones Matt Newsome makes? Also great jacket. I'm happy because my converted tweed coat looks very much like your kilt jacket.
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Does the kilt only have two buckles like the ones Matt Newsome makes?... my converted tweed coat looks very much like your kilt jacket.
Yes, the kilt has only two buckles. I read Matt's articles and examined his website regarding box-pleat kilts and decided to try my hand at one. Matt and I even corresponded on a thread in the kiltmaker forum regarding how to sew the box pleats. Great materials and good ideas overcame the ineptness of this kiltmaker and it turned out rather well (you know, cookies are only as good as the ingredients.)
The coat was also a pleasing challenge. It also turned out well, but I think I cut it a wee bit short. The next one I did was for my son. It was a dark navy blue suit coat (the pants were long since trashed) and it turned out looking pretty good too.
Originally Posted by davedove
...that's quite a sporran.
You know an XMarker by the fact that there are too many projects in the works to complete any of them in a timely manner. This is my unfinished badger sporran. I put the tail on the flap temporarily (a year ago) until I finish the face to replace it. The critter's eyes are in but the technique of gluing the jawset in still eludes me.
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Yes, the kilt has only two buckles. I read Matt's articles and examined his website regarding box-pleat kilts and decided to try my hand at one. Matt and I even corresponded on a thread in the kiltmaker forum regarding how to sew the box pleats. Great materials and good ideas overcame the ineptness of this kiltmaker and it turned out rather well (you know, cookies are only as good as the ingredients.)
You're too humble. You have not only spent many hours planning and sewing but you also have a gift in order to produce such a fine kilt.
You know an XMarker by the fact that there are too many projects in the works to complete any of them in a timely manner. This is my unfinished badger sporran. I put the tail on the flap temporarily (a year ago) until I finish the face to replace it. The critter's eyes are in but the technique of gluing the jawset in still eludes me.
This is the first time I have seen a sporran with the tail for the flap instead of the head. It has character and lends itself to fun conversation. I like your sense of humor. I would keep it that way.
The kilt is magnificent! I am impressed with your tailoring, and I like the colors in the ensemble you put together. It's almost enough to inspire me to attempt one myself, and if you do-it-yerselfers keep posting things like that, I might even try sewing my own buttons on some day.
Originally Posted by Panache
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