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by Uncle Al
Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:01 pm
Forum: Sewing
Topic: Skirt from a tablecloth?
Replies: 12
Views: 85

Re: Skirt from a tablecloth?

OK, all you "Over-Thinkers", watch Grok's Tutorial for a simple answer. The seamstress even stated she used a wrong measurement. KEY :arrow: Take your largest hip measurement and divide it by 7. That will give you the radius to cut for your waist. Now, for me, my waist is larger than my hi...
by Uncle Al
Tue Apr 23, 2024 9:22 pm
Forum: Kilts, Kilts
Topic: Advice on kilts
Replies: 11
Views: 141

Re: Advice on kilts

Thanks for the link. I really like the kilt look and styles that the guys are wearing on the photos at the bottom of that webpage especially the photo of the guy from the band Placebo playing guitar which is similar to the style I’m looking for. It’s great looking for inspiration. I read on that we...
by Uncle Al
Tue Apr 23, 2024 9:28 am
Forum: Kilts, Kilts
Topic: Advice on kilts
Replies: 11
Views: 141

Re: Advice on kilts

Check out this link on what, when and how to wear a casual kilt. I hope this helps ease your mind on wearing a kilt :D Casual kilts - a buyer’s guide to five yard kilts Notice the included pics. Many have regular shoes, even boots. Some with kilt hose, some with regular socks. Basically, the choice ...
by Uncle Al
Mon Apr 22, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: Kilts, Kilts
Topic: Advice on kilts
Replies: 11
Views: 141

Re: Advice on kilts

My partner says they would look good with my bare legs but I like to wear leggings with them. Get a pair of Kilt Hose. Kilt hose are over-the-calf but just under the knee. An example from UTKilts, https://utkilts.com/cdn/shop/products/weathered_brown__73407.1621466560.1280.1280.jpg?v=1681408185&...
by Uncle Al
Mon Apr 22, 2024 7:15 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi everyone
Replies: 7
Views: 91

Re: Hi everyone

:welcome:
Grab a cup and join in on any conversation.
You thoughts, and opinions, are always welcome :D

Uncle Al
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by Uncle Al
Mon Apr 22, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: Kilts, Kilts
Topic: Advice on kilts
Replies: 11
Views: 141

Re: Advice on kilts

IF your kilt is the "standard" length (24") then it should hit mid-knee. Having the kilt tight around your waist will help keep it from sliding down. Besides the buckles & straps on each end of the kilt, your belt is what keeps it in place. It's supposed to be tight around the wa...
by Uncle Al
Sun Apr 21, 2024 11:36 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Scotland
Replies: 2
Views: 72

Re: Hello from Scotland

:welcome:
Grab a cup and join in any of the conversations :D

Uncle Al
:mrgreen: :ugeek: :mrgreen:
by Uncle Al
Sun Apr 21, 2024 1:28 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Gardening
Replies: 1
Views: 48

Gardening

As a musician, I thought this was interesting :D

How a pianist plants a garden -
A Pianist's planter JPG 2024-04-20.jpg
So, how does YOUR garden grow :?:

Uncle Al
:mrgreen: :ugeek: :mrgreen:
by Uncle Al
Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:20 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Finally - Too Tired
Replies: 11
Views: 244

Re: Finally - Too Tired

The rugby club normally using the Twickenham ground is called 'Wasps'. With my Aviation background, WASPs stands for Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) Fact is, I hate honey and therefore would have no incentive to take up bee-keeping. Sorry to read this Tom, as honey has multiple medical benefit...
by Uncle Al
Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:16 am
Forum: Skirts and Kilts for Men
Topic: The boundary between skirt wearer and TV
Replies: 36
Views: 683

Re: The boundary between skirt wearer and TV

:hmmm: Way back when I was growing up,
TV was the short name for Television. :D

What's on TV(besides dust) :?:

Q - What are you doing :?:
A - Watching TV :)

Uncle Al
:mrgreen: :ugeek: :mrgreen:
by Uncle Al
Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:09 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Finally - Too Tired
Replies: 11
Views: 244

Finally - Too Tired

At 73 years old, I know this from experience :D
Too Tired JPG 2024-04-14.jpg
Uncle Al
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by Uncle Al
Sun Apr 14, 2024 1:52 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Here we go - AGAIN !
Replies: 5
Views: 161

Here we go - AGAIN !

ORIGINALLY POSTED MAY 9, 2023 For 6 months or so, spelling and punctuation have rapidly gone down the tubes - That's the reason for repeating this post. - - - - - - - - - - Here we go again :| Please, PLEASE, PLEASE proof-read your posts, looking for errors in spelling and punctuation. Don't rely o...
by Uncle Al
Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:52 am
Forum: Freestyle Fashions
Topic: would you wear these sci-fi unisex dresses?
Replies: 44
Views: 1104

Re: would you wear these sci-fi unisex dresses?

timemeddler wrote: Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:01 pm1960
Thanks :!: :D

Uncle Al
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