pleating to the sett & the elements of the sett - Do I have this right?

**Barb T** · 23rd November 09, 04:58 AM

Congratulations!

**Hothir Ethelnor** · 23rd November 09, 07:59 AM

Congratulations.

Pictures?

**WClarkB** · 23rd November 09, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by jhockin

............. it certainly gives one an appreciation for the work of the professional kiltmaker! What a LOT of work!! It has been a real "learning experience"!
It turned out alright, for a first time hand sewn "tank", but I know & see the mistakes, that aren't apparent to most others - but I also know much more about what I will & won't do, on the next one!..................

Hmmmmm,
very telling that last bit.

Definite signs of KMM (Kilt making Mania), the OCD characteristics the arcane jargon.

Very sad; a tragic result of playing with addictive substances (worsted wool, why even the name is ominous, why not BESTED wool). So difficult to stamp out actually, we medical types are aware that this stuff actually grows NATURALLY on some domesticated animals).
This one has a grim course unless he may summon the depth of character to break free from his new addiction.

So sad, the side-long glances, the whispered conversation, "drug (this wool stuff)-seeking behavior," mysterious packages from off-shore with names like "Marto-Jura," "Strome" etc (I believe they represent the potency of this wool-drug), needle marks,spare threads on his clothes, sleepless-ness and red-eyes are a give-away to the observant. It leads to the blank stare, myopia and muttering of some sort of secret mantra like ("5/8 or 11/16; 5/8 or 11/16!")

I suggest a withdrawal program (doing only 13 oz boy kilts in progressively larger setts and smaller boys) until one happy day he is able to slowly back away from the needle to which he will have been for so long enslaved.

**jhockin** · 27th November 09, 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by Hothir Ethelnor

Congratulations.

Pictures?

OK< finally took some pictures, of the kilt:
the pleats and the aprons ( partly folded, to fit the frame):

the pleats, by themselves:

the overapron:

**Hothir Ethelnor** · 27th November 09, 06:33 AM

Nice!

The pattern is very regular and even looking across the pleats.

good job.

**Standard** · 27th November 09, 08:00 AM

Very good job for your first attempt. It was truely interesting reading the postings about how things were going and all the great advice you received, especially from Mrs. Tewksbury. Between the advice that she and others gave you certainly ended up with a beautiful looking kilt. Wear it with pride.

:ootd:

**Kiltman** · 27th November 09, 08:13 PM

Wow what a valuable thread! I can see how a much more advance kiltmaker might not use pins, but I'm not one. Kiltmaking is an art and requires a great deal of concentration to do properly. Thanks Barb and Pleater, etc.

**longhuntr74** · 27th November 09, 09:55 PM

Isn't Barb a great lady??? I've had several PMs and email exchanges with her in my time here in Afghanistan. Have not yet had the pleasure of meeting her...but since she's a fellow upstate New Yorker, I'm envisioning a family day trip to go see her and see where "the magic happens" (aka Barb's sewing room!). I've read the book and the appendix cover to cover...will probably do so again prior to embarking on the first kilt. My first will be a gift for a friend who just took advantage of the great deal on the Regimental Black Watch fabric on ebay. Fabric is in his possession waiting on me to get home from Afghanistan. How great would it be to watch Barb work "live and in person"??