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    Vintage kilt/fabric restoration

    My father grew up (mostly) in a farmhouse in West Topsham, Vermont.

    His father died last year so he and his siblings have been sorting the old home in preparation for the estate sale.

    On his most recent trip, he found a kilt!
    My Mom called me and describes it as having very shallow pleats- her guess is maybe 1.5" deep, and stitched down from the top about 8" and the wool is heavy and not creased in bad ways.
    I won't get hands on it until next week, but it's apparently in rough shape, notably spots. Looks like mildew.
    Mom sent some camera-phone snaps I posted in my gallery:

    Gallery

    As mentioned, I'll have it in-hand next week, and have a talented dry cleaner in mind, but am inquiring if any members have dealt with such damage.

    If it's not feasible, I'll just have a zombie-kilt! ;-)

    Thanks in advance,
    Last edited by ggibby; 30th April 10 at 08:39 AM. Reason: Formatting
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