Do kilts have a "break-in" period?

[crash]

Hands down, this was the coolest, most informative thread I have ever read on this or any other forum. Outstanding!

Same for me. I'm kinda sorry it's over.

[Steve Ashton]

Crash, If you want further pictorial threads like this I have an entire shop full of older Regimental kilts that are in for repair.
Some are labelled as made in Scotland by some of the most respected names of the '60's and 70's.

Some of these kilts are litarally falling apart but the Regiment wants them fixed.

[HenryT]

Crash, If you want further pictorial threads like this I have an entire shop full of older Regimental kilts that are in for repair.
Some are labelled as made in Scotland by some of the most respected names of the '60's and 70's.

Some of these kilts are litarally falling apart but the Regiment wants them fixed.

That would be great and very appreciated... Please do.

Henry

[Emmet]

Crash, If you want further pictorial threads like this I have an entire shop full of older Regimental kilts that are in for repair.
Some are labelled as made in Scotland by some of the most respected names of the '60's and 70's.

Some of these kilts are litarally falling apart but the Regiment wants them fixed.

Please do. It would be great to see the inside and details of different makers

[crash]

Crash, If you want further pictorial threads like this I have an entire shop full of older Regimental kilts that are in for repair.
Some are labelled as made in Scotland by some of the most respected names of the '60's and 70's.

Some of these kilts are litarally falling apart but the Regiment wants them fixed.

Steve, if you want to start another thread I would really like to read it. It's an interesting subject and the discoveries enlightening.

[Kilted Karl]

More More More! Please!

YOS,

Karl:ootd:

[English Bloke]

Tremendous thread! More of the same would be great if you get chance Steve. It's really fascinating to see Kilts being restored. Oh, and I'd also ask sticky please or a Kilt repairs and rebuilds section? Just so these type of threads are easier to find.

Incidentally. My new Black Watch Weathered just failed the buckle tug test. Me thinks I'd better find me an old bed-sheet.

[Tobus]

Same for me. I'm kinda sorry it's over.

Speak for yourself! I'm glad it's over, because now I have my kilt back.

I'd like to say once again that I very much appreciate all the advice and information in this thread. My original question, based on a lack of knowledge about the finer points of kilt construction, led to the sharing of good information, discovery of a real problem, and a satisfactory resolution.

I really think this thread needs to be pinned to the top of this forum (or maybe the Professional Kiltmakers Hints and Tips forum) for posterity. Maybe a sanitized version with just the technical posts by Steve? Or perhaps maybe Steve could condense his technical posts into a new thread and post it as an informative tutorial by itself? I dunno. I'd just hate for the great information and photos here to end up "lost" as the thread drifts further and further back into the archives.

That's Steve's decision, of course. But technical posts like the ones he made here are the type of invaluable information that make this board the premier forum for talking about kilts.

[Steve Ashton]

Tobus,

There is still one post to this thread that is just crying out to be made.

Does the kilt fit and does it still seem to change size?

Is your original problem resolved?

[Tobus]

Tobus,

There is still one post to this thread that is just crying out to be made.

Does the kilt fit and does it still seem to change size?

Is your original problem resolved?

The issue is indeed resolved. The stretch is gone. Of course, now my kilt fits me differently - it's smaller than it was before (again, since the stretch is gone). Hopefully this weekend I'll be able to get some pictures.