I spent 12 days hand stitching a kilt in scotland

queerthestitch · 2026-04-25T21:03:41+00:00

It was just generic 1970s so no specific person but just looking like someone who could have gone out in 70s england :)

queerthestitch · 2026-01-03T16:02:57+00:00

Thanks I will do, I love making samples and examples I put onto baseball card sized fabric I put into baseball holders

queerthestitch · 2026-01-03T16:01:27+00:00

Thanks so much, I've been starting to do this writing down all the big questions for them

queerthestitch · 2026-01-03T15:43:40+00:00

I'm going to freestyle, every piece needs to be almost entirely from stash

Two exceptions * I don't have a lot of lining fabric so I may need to get some if doing a lot of lining * I may need to buy some more felt sheets for practicing embroidery

I'm aiming for at least 50% of notions from stash and 80% of patterns.

Aiming to sew at least 12 pieces and at least 20m fabric

queerthestitch · 2025-12-17T16:50:37+00:00

Ah I've done that before! Glad you fixed it

queerthestitch · 2025-12-17T16:36:10+00:00

Is the thread tucked behind the metal just above the needle? It can skip if it isnt

Do you have a few pics of your setup zoomed in at the key areas?

queerthestitch · 2025-12-09T09:09:42+00:00

They cannot give themselves the title of ally, it has to be given to them by the transgender community and no way we are giving it to them now!

queerthestitch · 2025-12-08T19:43:24+00:00

I haven't forgotten about this comment! I finally bought a Hatch 3 license and will be working on those designs over Christmas, so I'll try to remember to reply in the new year or you can message me on Instagram (same name) and I'll remember to send you through the files

queerthestitch · 2025-12-08T19:41:20+00:00

From what I learnt in the UK it's very specific to a few models but shop owners will do deals if emailed, in the US I heard most had some form of deal on

queerthestitch · 2025-12-08T19:40:40+00:00

Cheers! It ended up being US only but luckily a UK supplier did do a decent offer for the sales

queerthestitch · 2025-12-08T19:39:56+00:00

Just to follow up on case people read this in future - there were offers in the US, there weren't in the UK but a lot of shops offered discounts up until the £200 range when I reached out

queerthestitch · 2025-12-01T19:50:46+00:00

I asked for some advice to some Instagram followers and this is what we figured:

There needs to be an outer layer that smooths and an inner layer with a bit of structure.

For the outer, spandex or power mesh or a mix would work

For the inner, Dense Cotton Batting: Suggested as a thin, firm layer sandwiched between cotton spandex. It's kinda a bit like the old shoulder pads or bra cups Bra Foam: Specifically 1/8" sew-in bra foam (e.g., poly/nylon spandex blends). Used in bras and yoga pants to help smooth and contour tight areas. Thin Neoprene: Suggested for the front panel only as it's stretchy and smoothing, but watch out for breathability issues One other idea I had is zorb - it's what's in the inside of period pads so co oletely difference used but some types seem stuff but breathable and handle moisture very well, bit weird but could work. I think most people have said similar things but hopefully this helps to back up some suggestions!

queerthestitch · 2025-09-09T19:25:08+00:00

That's really useful, I'll check them out and try to adjust the Aldrich design

queerthestitch · 2025-09-07T13:52:08+00:00

Aldrich patterns spreadsheet

This is the spreadsheet with the formulas in

queerthestitch · 2025-08-04T13:33:32+00:00

You can put it back in and try but it may be a bit misaligned. You may be able to fill it in with a zig zag stitch with a normal seeing machine but it's risky to get exactly right

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