Caveat Emptor

[Cardinal]

Were this an heirloom kilt, I would follow the freezing instructions others have given, and then send it off to Without a Trace in Chicage for a repair estimate. They do brilliant patching and re-weaving, but do not give estimates based on photos. For reasons you (especially!) can readily understand.

If the kile was very inexpensive, and you can spare $150 for a nearly invisible patch job, they could still be the way to go if the seller will notm give you satisfaction.

Good luck!

Trog