On the way to #2

[Will]

This evening, I ordered my second kilt. This one from Stillwater. I chose the Black Watch tartan. This one (unlike my first) is washable.

On the site, it mentions:
Don't forget to remove the rows of tack stitching that hold the pleats together.

Can someone tell me what this means?

Thanks!
Wil

[bear]

This evening, I ordered my second kilt. This one from Stillwater. I chose the Black Watch tartan. This one (unlike my first) is washable.

On the site, it mentions:
Don't forget to remove the rows of tack stitching that hold the pleats together.

Can someone tell me what this means?

Thanks!
Wil

The pleats will be loosely hand stitched to keep them in place for the original ironing and to keep them in place during shipping. Pull them out to wear the kilt.

[Graham]

sounds like addiction is setting in earlier than I expected!

[Will]

You could be correct Graham. But I was never one to waste time once I made up my mind.

[richardljohnson]

The dreaded kiltus addictus bug has struck again!

RLJ-

[Graham]

You could be correct Graham. But I was never one to waste time once I made up my mind.

Ah, you're a man after my own heart! (but my wife calls it 'being impetuous'

[r. m. anderson]

You no doubt have had your question answered. I just
thought I would add a comment that I have bought several kilts from Stillwater and the tacking is
layed out in three rows across the pleats. 1 about
an inch above the hem; another about 6-7 inches up
from that and a final row within an inch or two of
the pleats that are sewen down from the waist. Now
here comes the important part "CAUTION" just don't
rip the tacking stitches out. Cut them with a scissors about every 4th or 5th pleat and remove the
cut tacking. When you get to the end or side of the
kilt be careful here as the tacking is knotted into
the final end pleat. The tacking thread is quite
strong so resist the urge to just rip it out.
Congratulations - now go out and wear your kilt
proudly!

[Will]

Thanks for your reply. It really helps! So there are three stitchings across the pleats.

It sounds like you should be able to remove the knot at the end of the stitching and remove the entire thing at once. But, I suppose that might pull too much. Thanks for your advise!

You no doubt have had your question answered. I just
thought I would add a comment that I have bought several kilts from Stillwater and the tacking is
layed out in three rows across the pleats. 1 about
an inch above the hem; another about 6-7 inches up
from that and a final row within an inch or two of
the pleats that are sewen down from the waist. Now
here comes the important part "CAUTION" just don't
rip the tacking stitches out. Cut them with a scissors about every 4th or 5th pleat and remove the
cut tacking. When you get to the end or side of the
kilt be careful here as the tacking is knotted into
the final end pleat. The tacking thread is quite
strong so resist the urge to just rip it out.
Congratulations - now go out and wear your kilt
proudly!

[Will]

My Kilt from StillWater arrived on Wen (10/6). I am really pleased with it. I am taking it today to be altered (shortened). The 24" length winds up about 2" below my know. So it needs hemmed up. But, I expected that when I ordered it.

I will post a picture sometime after that is done.

Take care!

[Jimmy Carbomb]

Pretty cool Wil. You could help a load of us by letting us know HOW they decide to alter the hem.

1). Did they fold, sew and press it?
2). Did they cut, fold, sew and press it?
3). Did they just cut, heat selvedge, and press it?

I'm sure the material is not a 16 ounce wool, so it's pretty simple to do. It would be nice to see how it's handled out there in the general public, and not by a kiltmaker.