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Folkwear 152, kilt, kiltmaking, pleating to the sett, tailoring, tartan

Wedding #1, the recap

February 7, 2018by mainelydad21 Comments on Wedding #1, the recap

I realize that I never really wrapped up the kilt project(s). It all got a little overwhelming. Rather than blab on and on about the whole endeavor, I think I'll just let the wedding photographer's blog post illustrate what an extraordinary event two amazing young people, and their loving families, created on a farm in [...]

B Black and Sons, kilt, kiltmaking

Kilt Update (long overdue)

March 29, 2017by mainelydad12 Comments on Kilt Update (long overdue)

I'm afraid this blog has really fallen by the wayside. The boat project has really taken over just about everything for the past few months. Because I don't have a barn or garage, I've been splitting the rent on an industrial space with an ex-coworker for over 4 years now. So there's a real economic [...]

B Black and Sons, kilt, kiltmaking, steeking

Kilt update — I’m steeking!

January 25, 2017by mainelydad13 Comments on Kilt update — I’m steeking!

The next step is cutting out the excess fabric from behind the pleats. The book I'm using emphasizes that this is no place to screw up. One slip of the scissors is all it takes to make an unfixable mess. For me that means the most expensive wadder ever!     Based on the way the [...]

kilt, kiltmaking, pleating to the sett, tartan

Pleat On!

January 19, 2017by mainelydad15 Comments on Pleat On!

   I think the scariest part about making a kilt is that it's just based on 3 measurements that someone else has taken. You have to give up every shred of control and place your faith in someone that you hope is taking the job seriously. That's hard for a control freak like me. I had [...]

kilt, kiltmaking, military pleating, pleating to the sett, pleating to the stripe, tartan

Kilt — Baby Steps

January 11, 2017by mainelydad20 Comments on Kilt — Baby Steps

So I've officially taken the plunge.    This will be my guide. I think it's safe to say that this book is considered the bible of kiltmaking. It's a little on the daunting side. The book opens with a series of color plates showing "good kilt" next to "bad kilt". Good kilt length / bad [...]

kilt, kiltmaking, Scotland by the Yard, tartan

Sewing Bigly in 2017!

January 4, 2017by mainelydad13 Comments on Sewing Bigly in 2017!

Sorry, I couldn't resist. Clearly, we're sailing into uncharted waters as a nation, but my goals for the coming year are crystal clear.  My son will be getting married in October, and get this.....he's asked the old man to make him a kilt! I am deeply touched and honored beyond belief, but at the same [...]

Bill Blass suit pattern, kiltmaking, men who sew, Vogue 2585

Trying to be productive

January 28, 2013by mainelydad5 Comments on Trying to be productive

I live in New England, and I shouldn't complain, but damn it's been miserably cold lately. So it's been a good time to stay in and work on a project. The kilt is temporarily on hold. As suggested by one of my readers, Craig Thomas, I purchased the book The Art of Kiltmaking by Barbara [...]

kiltmaking, Scotland by the Yard, tartan

A winter’s project — The Kilt

January 7, 2013by mainelydad16 Comments on A winter’s project — The Kilt

Happy New Year, readers. I know it's been awhile since I've posted on here, but small things HAVE been taking place. Unfortunately, none of them involve any actual sewing. Today I'm letting the cat out of the bag and announcing that my winter's project will be making an authentic Scottish kilt. So where to begin? [...]

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