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 [...]
Category: tartan
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 — 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 [...]
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 [...]
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? [...]
Tartan tuxedo update
Things have moved ahead nicely on the tuxedo shirt. I did tons of matching on the fronts of the shirt, but there are parts of a man's shirt where matching is impractical if not completely out of the question. The center back box pleat makes matching the yoke impossible, so it's better to cut it [...]
Tartan Tuxedo Shirt — a de-stashing project
Thanks to all my readers for the get well wishes. I'm glad to say that I'm finally back in the swing of things, and feeling in desperate need of a project. There seems to be a lot of blogging lately about stashes. They're being agonized over, sorted, reorganized, and used. Mine, I'll admit is pretty [...]
Great stuff in the mailbox
You know it's going to be a great day when you find 11 yards of fabric crammed into your mailbox! Denver Fabrics was offering free shipping, so I figured it was a good time to pick up more shirting fabric. I probably saved about $13. Admittedly, DF doesn't have the greatest photos on their [...]
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