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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on May 6, 2007, 10:47 am
BEI Design wrote:
> Update on DGD's kilt (the "practice one):
>
> Today, I sewed the hem, basted all the pleats for pressing
> (four rows of basting across the width of the back pleats),
> hand stitched the hidden pleat, and secured the top-inside
> of the inverted box pleat, and basted the
> deep-pleats-to-the-apron (for steaming and shaping later).
>
> Took a *really* *deep* *breath* and cut the top of the
> pleats Now I've finished the steeking, next is opening the
> buttonhole. I can actually see the light at the end of the
> tunnel (provided, of course, that's not an oncoming
> train...) ;-)
>
> Tomorrow I will start the interlining and lining; sew the
> apron facings, and fringe the right apron edge, after that
> it's on to the waistband, sewing on the buckles and straps,
> other fiddly finishing bits, then the final pressing.
>
> Whew! Haven't counted up the hours yet, but it's many....
> I've been trying to take pictures as I go, and I'll get them
> online at some point.
>
> Beverly
>
>
This has been a mammoth project and a labour of love: Can't wait to see
pix of your little fairy in her kilt, dancing away! :)
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
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