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3rd March 08, 11:04 PM
#71
Without further ado
IT WAS MA KILT!
So here is the unveiling of my grandma tailored Cunningham tank .
Unwrapping like a kid in a candy store!




the test fit


Yes, I realize I am in pants in the first couple of pics. . . . . Anyway, this post wont get farther than the test fit for a while because well, it didnt fit. That being said, the only issue is the placement of the buckles. Grandma though she had made a booboo and that the kilts were going to be a bit to big so she moved the buckles toward the center several pleats. She actually was right the first time. No big deal though. Rather than send it back and have her fix it, I am going to take it to a local tailor to reposition those buckles. Ok, all that said this thing ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It feels great to wear. I have never had a custom tailored garment before and it fits like a dream. It is a bit long, but I think that is from my bum measuring in the first place. I think it will be fine at this height, but if I grow a smidge it will be dead on. Anway, I could go on raving and raving about how great it is all day. Those of you with tanks custom tanks understand what I mean. Anyway, what do you all think?
BB
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3rd March 08, 11:19 PM
#72
BB,
I am sure you had just come home from work with the package and were still in the trousers that your job requires. There is nothing wrong with that when you are unfolding a work of art that is your new kilt. It looks good on you, I do not know if you could simply wear it about a half inch higher until you grow. It looks great on you. Congratulations.
---- Steve
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4th March 08, 01:45 AM
#73
Looks great BB! 
Would like to see how the pleats look once you have removed the basting stitches.
[B][COLOR="Red"][SIZE="1"]Reverend Earl Trefor the Sublunary of Kesslington under Ox, Venerable Lord Trefor the Unhyphenated of Much Bottom, Sir Trefor the Corpulent of Leighton in the Bucket, Viscount Mcclef the Portable of Kirkby Overblow.
Cymru, Yr Alban, Iwerddon, Cernyw, Ynys Manau a Lydaw am byth! Yng Nghiltiau Ynghyd!
(Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Isle of Man and Brittany forever - united in the Kilts!)[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
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4th March 08, 02:09 AM
#74
That looks fantastic. That's a wonderful gift from your grannie. Something to be treasured as you seem to be treasuring it.
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4th March 08, 04:38 AM
#75
Rather than send it back and have her fix it, I am going to take it to a local tailor to reposition those buckles.
I would highly recommend A Perfect Fit, an alterations shop on Sunshine St, near the Plaza Towers. I take all of my alterations to them.
Grand, BB -- just grand! Can't wait to see it at a St. Andrew's function!
T.
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4th March 08, 04:55 AM
#76
 Originally Posted by cajunscot
I would highly recommend A Perfect Fit, an alterations shop on Sunshine St, near the Plaza Towers. I take all of my alterations to them.
Grand, BB -- just grand! Can't wait to see it at a St. Andrew's function!
T.
Thanks Todd! I was about to send you a PM to find out if you knew somewhere reliable to get the alterations done. You read my mind! Cant wait to get this kilt wearable.
BB
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4th March 08, 04:57 AM
#77
 Originally Posted by berserkbishop
Thanks Todd! I was about to send you a PM to find out if you knew somewhere reliable to get the alterations done. You read my mind! Cant wait to get this kilt wearable.
BB
Great minds think alike. 
T.
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4th March 08, 04:57 AM
#78
Well done,Grandma!You are one very cleaver lady and I think the label is a wonderful touch.BB you and your brother are two lucky Chaps.
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4th March 08, 06:55 AM
#79
Your GRANDmothers work is a joy to see.
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4th March 08, 06:52 PM
#80
Very, very nice!
Your GrandMother rocks!!
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