Today I was out walking when I felt something against my leg. I brushed the area and continued only to find the feeling was back. I inspected the hem of my kilt and noticed the blind hem stitch was coming apart. This kilt was two inches too long so I had a seamstress hem it up so just above my kneecaps.

When I got home I took my kilt off, grabbed a needle and thread. Upon inspection it looked like the hem was coming out of the entire length of the kilt. This is a knock-around kilt so I thought I'd make the repairs myself.

After three hours, a hundred stitches, and a very sore thumb, I was done.. and you couldn't see the hem from the outside of the kilt so I know I did it correctly.

If you're going to do any sewing work, buy a thimble - sewing your thumb to the tartan is no fun. I now have a deeper appreciation for kilt makers, you folks are awesome - seriously, anyone with the patience and skill to hand-make an entire kilt (3,000+ stitches?) deserves a medal.

Hugs to all kilt makers!