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    An xmarks cheerleader!! Huh....that's a really cool idea Star. I've been wondering how much other "stuff" has been made out of xmarks tartan.
    Besides trad kilts, I've seen flashes and I think Ron has an xmarks vest.
    An xmarks two-tone mini will make an awesome addition to the list.
    Wonder if Turpin is gonna make an xmarks sporran??

    So your mom-in-law....how'd the corduroy look on her?

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    Careful standing on those chairs young lady - we can't afford to lose any kiltmakers in this outfit!

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    Quote Originally Posted by cloves View Post
    Wonder if Turpin is gonna make an xmarks sporran??
    I think you can bank on it, if I have enough material left over.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cloves View Post
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    So your mom-in-law....how'd the corduroy look on her?
    Not nearly as good as it is going to look on the recipient !

    I did just a little work on the kilt this evening after work. I had sent a PM to AlanH with concerns about the over apron strip of velcro. With the deap pleat under this apron, it covers up the velcro. He said that this was an unforeseen problem with the instructions (the deeper the pleat, the more likely it will interfere with the velcro), and he recommended that rather than sacrifice the deep pleat, I just seam rip the velcro and sew it down OVER the pleat.

    By the way, those who have been following this thread, may have noted my comment about how well I sewed down the velcro. Here I am, ripping it off. Wine was necessary.



    Then, I folded in the pleat and hand sewed the velcro onto it and the over-apron strip (note that I did not completely remove the velcro, just enough to fit the pleat underneath).



    Here it is, as I've just finished sewing it down



    Note that it does not show at all on the front apron, becaue it is sewn just to the strip underneath (Thank you Alan!)



    That's all for today. Thursday, I will put the waistband and belt loops on. My "victim" will have to wait until April for the kilt though, because I have to show it off at our local Bay Area kilt night first (on the 30th).

    Be well,

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    Why not just use those little metal hooks and eyelets?

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    Because I'm trying to follow the directions as closely as possible this time. Next time, I may branch out.

    Be well,

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    Ah. Well then. I look forward to seeing the rest of your progress, I have been eyeballing this thread very closely with the only eyeball I got that works. You are doing a fantastic job. You take better pictures of what to do and how to do it than the photographers that snapped the pictures in my schoolbooks.

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    Psssst ...

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    Can't wait to see the pics of the finished kilt.

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    Excellent work! I feel your pain. The first corduroy kilt I made took forever, or so it seemed. You will notice if you get the naps missaligned. It will show in the light but if you feel the fabric, brush it in one direction, you can feel the nap as well as see it. Give it a try. I have buried the joins in the pleats with no problems. It seems to me, that on mine, they just end up there naturally most of the time. Good luck on sewing in the hem. It is best to cut corduroy rather than rip it, as you can see, from your pics, it left a rippled edge. this stretch will increase the length of that hem. Spritz it with water and use your steam iron to get it to lay flat before you attempt to sew in the hem. It will make the hem flatter and the pleats lay flatter when you get them in. Also be prepared for the bulk you will get when youget the pleats in.

    When you get to the pleats it is going to be really thick and difficult to get under the presser foot. Be patient and go slowly and have alot of extra needles on hand! This stuff is slippery and can get away from you as you may have found out when joining it together.

    I have read, with interest, your past posts. It impresses me that so many are starting to make thier own kilts. The pleasure and pride from wearing your own handmade kilt is immeasurable. More should take it up and give it a try.

    Keep up the good work.

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