This kilt was completely hand crafted by me and 95% of the stitching was all handstitched!
This kilt was started Sept 2009 in a class that lasted 9 weeks. The course was great... and I made the kilt "large" so it would fit my daughter this year. She is now in need of a new kilt, and other than I needed to take it in a little (move the buckles from their intended location) the fit is pretty good... I'm linking this up as December's UFO Completion, because I didn't have a quilt numbered 12...
The course was great - 4 students... we had 9 weekly classes of 3 hours each week! We were exhausted when we left each week with our homework. Most weeks it was 6-12 hours of homework! WOW! And the final 4 hours of homework was just completed today. I figure this kilt took between 50-60 hours plus class time.
After sewing this I understand WHY a KILT costs over $500! First the 100% wool tartan... and then the 30-60 hours to handstitch! Will I make another is the question? I know it'll be faster.... I won't be making these to sell but may make them for family (really close family, like ONLY my kids)
Note: The black basting thread are still in for one final press. I'm going to take it to the Dry Cleaners to have this done. I'm hoping I can get it done while I wait...
Next Project: Highland Dance Vest to match
Glad I didn't start this before the kilt was finished. I probably would have made the vest too skinny. This kilt adds 1-2" to her waist and hip measurements due to the layers of fabric... Now off to search for the pattern.
Deadline: 14 January at 8AM for the next Competition
Stash Report #1 (1 Jan 2012)
Used this Week: 0 m
Year to Date: 0 m
Added this Week: 0 m
Year to Date: 0 m
Net Used for 2012: 0 m
Projects Completed: 1
Year to Date: 1
UFOs Completed: 1
Year to Date: 1
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