Newbie Kilt Maker from Saint Paul, MN

**ChubRock** · 29th July 09, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by Kilt This!

I wish I had a camera that took good pictures. ChubRock has been kind enough to post pics of the kilt I made for her a couple of days ago.

Ahemm, her?

**Tony Miles** · 29th July 09, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by ChubRock

Ahemm, her?

was that wrong??

**ChubRock** · 29th July 09, 04:17 PM

but it's enough that I have defend myself that it isn't a skirt, now I am a her.

{{{{Checking beneath the apron}}}} whew! still there, but I didn't get any first prize ribbons.

**Kiltman** · 29th July 09, 07:06 PM

Welcome from Eastern Washington State. Great to have you here. Every time I make a kilt I learn something new. Barb's book is the best. I never cease to be amazed at how satisfying making a great garment like a kilt can be.

**Superspence1** · 30th July 09, 05:44 AM

Originally Posted by ChubRock

but it's enough that I have defend myself that it isn't a skirt, now I am a her.

{{{{Checking beneath the apron}}}} whew! still there, but I didn't get any first prize ribbons.

I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO sorry...I can't believe I did that! I fixed it...

I type too fast. I gotta be more careful.

**Superspence1** · 30th July 09, 05:46 AM

Originally Posted by Kiltman

Welcome from Eastern Washington State. Great to have you here. Every time I make a kilt I learn something new. Barb's book is the best. I never cease to be amazed at how satisfying making a great garment like a kilt can be.

I learn a lot from what other people are missing and what they want from a kilt. That seems to be what's developing my creations. If they are having trouble or don't know exactly what they want. I end up exchanging a lot of emails before I even get to the sewing machine when I am working on someone else's kilt.

**Dixiecat** · 30th July 09, 07:03 AM

I never have owned a sewing machine before or sewn anything before. I just decided that I would make my own kilts because I'm the sole provider for my little clan of 4 and couldn't in all good conscience pay $350 for a garment. So, I decided to make them

See? You are the best example ever of what I always tell people who say that they could never sew: 'Sewing isn't hard. Doing is.'

Welcome.

ps. AlanH, this is also a compliment to your instructions. Way to go!

**klingon warrior** · 30th July 09, 08:58 AM

That is incredible. You've only been sewing for HOW LONG? Not only do the kilts look good..........but you've been busy besides!! Lot's of luck in your endeavor.

**Superspence1** · 30th July 09, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by klingon warrior

That is incredible. You've only been sewing for HOW LONG? Not only do the kilts look good..........but you've been busy besides!! Lot's of luck in your endeavor.

Thank you. I hope to learn to make traditional kilts next and more.

Thank you for the words of encouragement.

S