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by simon
Fri Jul 18, 2008 11:36 am
Forum: Sewing
Topic: Going to sew my own kilt, any suggestions before I start?
Replies: 9
Views: 4494

Re: Going to sew my own kilt, any suggestions before I start?

It's also worth having a look at http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/x_kilt_sew_your_own-t20085/index.html . It doesn't look like the directions have been updated to include cargo pockets yet, so you'll probably need to add those on your own. I haven't tried it yet, but plan to at some stage. Edit: I...
by simon
Fri Jul 18, 2008 11:22 am
Forum: Changes at the Cafe
Topic: Is SkirtCafe Going "Femme"?
Replies: 84
Views: 17327

Re: Is SkirtCafe Going "Femme"?

While the "femme" aspects are not my path, I don't think there should be any kind of split. There will always be some overlap, so it would make it difficult for those users. But I do agree that a separate section could be useful. (Split into multiple boards if necessary)
by simon
Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:46 pm
Forum: Sewing
Topic: Skirt Design Resources
Replies: 10
Views: 5537

Re: Skirt Design Resources

Another comment that a pattern will be easiest, but if you want to have a look at the design of skirts try having a look at http://www.vintagesewing.info/1940s/42-mpd/mpd-08.html . It's a whole chapter from a book on designing skirts, but the book was from 1940, so you won't get information about mo...
by simon
Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:30 pm
Forum: Changes at the Cafe
Topic: Clicking on links in threads
Replies: 12
Views: 3766

Re: Clicking on links in threads

Another method for opening in a new tab that works well for both firefox and internet explorer is to click with the middle mouse button (or scroll wheel). I use it so often I don't even notice myself doing it.
by simon
Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:16 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Coining new words
Replies: 31
Views: 3389

Re: Coining new words

How about Skirtopia.

The place where everyone regardless of age or sex can where any style of skirt, dress, shorts or pants without any fear of aspersion.
by simon
Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:22 pm
Forum: Advocacy & Mens Skirts In the News
Topic: From the National Library of Australia...
Replies: 2
Views: 1005

From the National Library of Australia...

An article talking about events from a little over 100 years ago.

Men in Skirts
A decidedly grotesque pageant

http://www.nla.gov.au/pub/nlanews/2007/ ... tory-3.pdf

Enjoy. :)
by simon
Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:26 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Just here supporting my man.
Replies: 14
Views: 3671

It's great you being about to support and encourage your man. My first experience in public was a sarong while on holiday. It even happened because my wife put all of my shorts in the wash then asked me to do a bit of shopping for her. Although having had that experience, I'd still suggest encourage...
by simon
Sun Feb 03, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Just here supporting my man.
Replies: 14
Views: 3671

Welcome along to you and your lurking partner. :) I'd just like to say something about children around men in skirts. One of the great things about children is that they don't come with all of our preconceptions. Despite the fact that my three year old daughter has picked up from somewhere that 'boy...
by simon
Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: New record weather
Replies: 10
Views: 1646

We apparently broke a record the other day too. Hottest New Years Day on record. (38.0°C) Although it was hotter the previous day (38.2°C)
by simon
Tue Jan 01, 2008 2:13 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Australia
Replies: 16
Views: 5008

To those who suggested a sarong, I gave it a try while on holiday. It also pushed my normal boundaries by being a bright orange when I normally wear very dark colours. I started by wearing it to the beach, and around the house a bit. Then on the way to the beach one day I went in to a shop wearing i...
by simon
Mon Dec 31, 2007 8:32 pm
Forum: Sewing
Topic: Skirt Design Resources
Replies: 10
Views: 5537

Starting with a pattern is probably a very good idea. Having said that, in my opinion it would also be well worthwhile reading something about patten drafting so you can see where the shapes and sizes come from. I've found a site that appears to have good instructions for drafting a skirt pattern fr...
by simon
Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:03 pm
Forum: Skirts and Kilts for Men
Topic: Elevator Speech -- Reasons for preferring a skirt over pants
Replies: 15
Views: 2613

Another really good reason is design. A skirt has a bigger area for designs, images, and so on. :lol: You reminded me of a really bad example of this that I've seen on the web. http://www.boreme.com/boreme/funny-2003/i_skirt-p1.php Okay, so it's not real... My reason. Why would I want to look exact...
by simon
Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:57 pm
Forum: Skirts and Kilts for Men
Topic: What am I REALLY wanting.
Replies: 32
Views: 4974

Wearing free fashion ( mostly women's fashions also means that i am constantly looking for other combinations than I have now. That was unimaginable when I was only wearing men's fashion. ( but that does have advantages, it is inexpensive, easy to choose from a small garderobe, and dresses up fast....
by simon
Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:40 pm
Forum: Skirts and Kilts for Men
Topic: What am I REALLY wanting.
Replies: 32
Views: 4974

What am I REALLY wanting.

I posted last night, that I currently have issues I'm trying to resolve. While reading through an old thread, I came across this that I wanted to discuss a bit further. Speaking for myself, to the extent I think about it, I consider myself male, and don't want to be mistaken for female. But I like w...
by simon
Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:29 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hello from Australia
Replies: 16
Views: 5008

I'm in Ballarat, so we're known more for cold weather. But in fact the Summer's still get much too hot for my liking. As for brown. Certainly is. Even lake Lake Wendouree at the centre of town is dry and brown despite drinking water from the small reserves being diverted to it before last Summer. I'...