DIY attempt number 5

[Aspiringloser]

Here we go again! I started again today. I almost screwed this one up big time before the chalk even touched it. When measuring, I used the "1" mark rather than the end of the tape. I do this often and it works great as long as you do indeed add 1 to your measurement. After I'd cut out the waistband strap, I measured both pieces. They were 24 inches long but should've been 25 inches. Luckily, I had enough allotted for the hem that I could get 3/4 of that inch back. It will now have a shorter hem but hopefully will be okay. More to come with progress. I'm off to stitch some pleats.

[jgcunningham]

Measure twice, cut once. Or in my case: measure twenty times, then cut. Especially if it's for someone else.

Merry Christmas!

[Chas]

Ah, yes. "Measure twice, cut once." How often have we all not headed those words. No permanent damage done.

Regards

Chas

[Aspiringloser]

Indeed! I was ready to smash my head against the table when I realized what I'd done. Luckily I calmed down and figured out that the whole thing could still be salvaged. Cooler heads prevail. That's another one I should heed more often.

[xman]

When measuring for accuracy (and let's face it, with a kilt you need to be very accurate) it is better to use a point along the tape rather than the end of the tape as your starting point. I usually use the 10cm point rather than the 1cm point. Mistaken measurements are usually very obvious then and I can adjust accordingly.

[Aspiringloser]

But when you catch your mistaken measurements after cutting, it's usually too late. I was lucky.

[xman]

But when you catch your mistaken measurements after cutting, it's usually too late. I was lucky.

Yes indeed. what I meant was that I notice any discrepancies as I'm measuring. It's obvious instantly.

[Mipi]

But when you catch your mistaken measurements after cutting, it's usually too late. I was lucky.

There is a joke related to wrong cutting in my home land:

"I've already cut twice and it's still to short"




Oh yeah.. kilt looks good!

[tulloch]

Wow. You are doing a great job!

[usonian]

What Tulloch said. The pleats look perfect!