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29th August 10, 08:45 PM
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The kilt-skirt has been disassembled and resulted in a piece of tartan 8' 8" x 20". The waistband produced a small strip measuring approximately 37" x 4".
If I wear a kilt at my p@nt$ waist, 20" length is actually ok for me, so there is still some small hope that this could be made into a contemporary casual kilt. Now, assuming that it was possible, who could I get to do that?
My lass helped take it apart though and she is starting to eye the fabric with thoughts of another mini-kilt for her. I wouldn't argue with her if she claimed it 
There is no selvedge and I preserved the finished fringe. If I were to use it as a blanket/table runner I'd still have to have to do something to the raw edge...
Here are a couple links to descriptions of the tartan for anyone interested. It has been the official tartan of the Canadian province of Alberta since 1961. Interesting to note that the sett is very small; it's only 3.5".
http://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/tar...ls.aspx?ref=39
http://culture.alberta.ca/about/emblems/tartans.aspx
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