Category: military pleating

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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 [...]

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Tuxedo Finale x 2

November 6, 2012May 12, 2018by mainelydad7 Comments on Tuxedo Finale x 2

I haven't posted a completed project in ages. So to make up for that I'm posting not one, but TWO completed tuxedo shirts. So with all due respect, Tennessee and Chumley ..... on with the show! First up is the VERY long overdue linen tuxedo shirt. I was working on this shirt when disaster struck this [...]