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The hand-sewn kilt is DONE!

Pressed and hanging in the hall. I'm going to take it over Friday, and do a muslin fitting for the red velveteen Highland vest at the same time. I started the kilt on March

2, and put in a total of 2,686 minutes (44.76 hours), counting all sewing and pressing time. That does not include the time I spent "studying", or the consultation with the expert. And I took several days off altogether to play, help DD with the costume, celebrate my birthday, etc..

I averaged about 2 hours a day, more than that and my hands and back just ached. So now I know, if I can average 10 hours a week, five days a week, I can make the next one (in the fall with tartan from Scotland) in just over 4.5 weeks if I stick to it. And I really expect the next one will go a bit faster, as I learned so much doing this one. Also,

*every stitch* (with the exception of the serged bottom) of this one was done by hand, I think a few shortcuts on the machine would move the process along a bit faster.

And I also know there's no way I could do this for $$$, as I don't know anyone who would pay my rate for that many hours.

I am going to try to get some things made for the trip, so pics will probably have to wait until I get back.

Beverly

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BEI Design
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Can't wait to see it, Beverly!

-Irene

------------- "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough."

- Mae West

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IMS

Congratulations Beverly! I can't wait to see it either. When are you leaving for the East Coast? We are heading out West in June.

Kirsten

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Kirsten

To say 'well done' seems a bit lame, but well done anyway!

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The Wanderer

Sorry, you'll have to. ;-}

Beverly

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BEI Design

Thanks.

We leave on June 17th, so we'll likely be passing each other somewhere along the way.

Beverly

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BEI Design

Thanks, it's a big relief to have it done, now on to other projects.

Beverly

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BEI Design

It's be HOURS, and I'm still waiting! ;)

Sounds fantastic. :)

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Kate XXXXXX

Now, look, missy, you're just gonna have to suck it up and be patient!!! I'm too busy making dress slacks for the trip at the moment.

Plus, Thursday is garbage and re-cycling pick-up day, so I had to mow the lawns, get a bunch of limbs cut down to size for the yard debris bin, and get all the paper/plastic/metal/glass properly sorted and binned.

Maybe next week....

or not! ;->

Beverly

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BEI Design

Yeah, I know... My curtains are up and the pix all done and ready to load up to the website, but... And today is another of *those* days!

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Kate XXXXXX

First it was just one of you keeping us waiting, and now it's two? What is this news group coming to? Going down the drain, I guess. Tsk Tsk. Don't you feel the responsibility weighing on your shoulders? You both who are responsible to communicate enthusiasm and can-do spirit amongst the rest....ok, well, maybe just some of us...who need the encouragement. Not you, Larisa. Watch the time, will you? If you stay up all night, you'll be no good tomorrow.

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Pogonip

I delivered the kilt to DGD yesterday. It was like handing off a baby! I took two quick pictures, the tutorial will have to wait:

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was such an amazing experience, and I'm looking forward to making the genuine article in the fall. Beverly

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BEI Design

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That looks WONDERFUL, Beverly! Another marvelous job. And I am sure she will appreciate it. I know all your girls are thrilled when you sew for them. :)

Sharon

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That is incredible.

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Pogonip

Beverly, that looks downright "spiffy" I must say, great work for such a tedious job. I am certain the DGD is very proud of her DGM's excellent work. Enjoy your trip to Williamsburg. When DD & her DH lived in Chesapeake, courtesy of the U S Navy, we visited Williamsburg quite often and I loved every minute spent there, though I didn't find any fabric shops to visit.. Emily

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CypSew

Anytime you're ready I'm willing. AK in PA

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AK&DStrohl

"BEI Design"

Beautiful!

Hoof in mouth disease here. Ask for the lesson before giving the compliment. Need to redo those finishing lessons. AK in PA

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AK&DStrohl

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Just LOOK how well you have done those pleats! Yee Haw! But I knew you'd do this nicely... :)

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Kate XXXXXX

I'm overwhelmed!!!

Liz

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That is sooooooooo marvelous, Beverly. I have a feeling that any number of Scots clans would be proud to call you one of their own.

Doreen in Alabama

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Doreen

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