I have the book!

[Eleazar]

That's an awesome book.

Her directions clear and concise. Just take your time and get some scrap to practice with. The great thing about sewing is that stitches can always be taken out and re-done.

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For me, the more I read the more it all made sense.

[mull]

So the book is not working.

I set it on my fabric over three days ago and when I came into the room today...still no kilt.

I guess I will have to do it myself. I took everything out to the table, figured out what should be some working splits and marked off the pleat lines. What took the longest was deciding what stripe to pleat to.

Actually the hardest part was freehanding the a-line of the aprons, I may still have to redraw it once more before I go to the store for thread and some canvas.

Going one step at a time, working with the material, rather than trying to understand everything first has made this seem do-able.

[sydnie7]

So the book is not working.

I set it on my fabric over three days ago and when I came into the room today...still no kilt. [snip]

That is hysterical, I have the same problem with dirty dishes. . .

Going one step at a time, working with the material, rather than trying to understand everything first has made this seem do-able.

I agree. Read the whole thing first, to get a big picture, but console yourself that many of the details will seem fuzzy until you get there "for real."

Good luck, smooth sailing, and keep us posted!