Kilt Making Mania - Description of a new Disease

[WClarkB]

So I have just bought 20 metres of fabric to make at least 4 kilts and there are lots that still need sewing or dismantling for adjustment, but I could stop anytime - any time at all - just like that - really I could.

Any time at all - willpower, you see, thats the thing - and if you could you don't have to because you - could - just - stop

any time at all.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

The first step in recovery is admitting you have a problem and need help.

I think a support group may be helpful:

Pleaters Anonymous?

[SteveB]

I guess I am an enabler. I like kilts, and buy some, sew some, sew some more, as Tartan becomes available. Stay away from that pile of wool. It is the beginning of many kilts yet to be pleated and sewn. There are enough years left to sew.. Oh, I like that tartan... i'll just add it to the stack to be sewn into kilts.
I have sewn trews, trousers, and shorts. I have sewn together, a few Leine, a bunch of shirts, a few hats, jackets and cloaks. I have three sewing machines, and I use them all. Sewing by hand is fun. I think I will make another tank in MacNeil ancient. Oh which pile did I put that ten yards of double width wool.

I do put the needle down in time to go to work each day, so therefore I am NOT addicted.

Slainte

[WClarkB]

I guess I am an enabler.
I do put the needle down in time to go to work each day, so therefore I am NOT addicted.

Slainte

The high functioning addict, is perhaps the most difficult to convince of their addiction. Although all social contacts may have been sacrificed to the obsession, the adequate functioning in the commercial arena allows for continued financial support that a less able sufferer would not enjoy, thus prompting his admission of addiction and his seeking help.

It is truly said that the drunk needs to hit bottom before he can sober up.


(hears the mailman come and scuttles off to see if his package has arrived)

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I have made trousers before. Pajama pants, and several pairs of historically accurate britches.

[WClarkB]

I have made trousers before. Pajama pants, and several pairs of historically accurate britches.

not sure the same addictive qualities attach to flannel, perhaps to a particularly susceptible phenotypeith:

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I can tell you that drop front britches do NOT have addictive qualities. Once they are done you either never want to see them again, on in some cases want to set them on fire.

[BruceBC]

I find myself looking at the bookmarked link to F&K's remnant's page a few times a day. Sometimes I look at the Martin Mills site - flipping through images of PV that I have seen oh so many times. When that does not work.. then I go hardcore - Lochcarran or some obscure tweed sites.

[WClarkB]

I can tell you that drop front britches do NOT have addictive qualities..... in some cases want to set them on fire.

Are these last exclusively produced for those who have difficulty with telling the truth?

[WClarkB]

I find myself looking at the bookmarked link to F&K's remnant's page a few times a day. Sometimes I look at the Martin Mills site - flipping through images of PV that I have seen oh so many times. When that does not work.. then I go hardcore - Lochcarran or some obscure tweed sites.

It would appear that this is a Pavlovian extension of the addictive quality of tartans. The visual image has been so associated with the substance that viewing the associated image with provoke no doubt a hit of endorphins. Classic

( And by the way the Stewart of Fingask is a handsome tartan and if I can convert the "boss" to my imminent need for kilt #6 I will buy it before it too gets sold out.)

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Are these last exclusively produced for those who have difficulty with telling the truth?

No I think its more targeted at men who want to have to undo no less than 4 buttons just to pee