Re: machine washing a semi-trad.
I wash my USAK's on Cool water, Gentle cycle. After the wash, rinse and spin, I run it through an extra spin dry.
I then put a sheet over our spare bed, and carefully spread the kilt out flat. Take some time to lay it out so it is as flat as possible and straighten and smooth out the pleats and aprons by hand. Spend 10 minutes doing that, and once it dries (generally overnight) you should only need minimal ironing. Set your iron to the lowest steam setting, and press out any persistant wrinkles.
If you don't have a spare bed, a big table or even the floor will do. I do my pressing over a blanket on our seldom used dining table.
Last edited by Zardoz; 2nd January 12 at 10:36 PM.
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