Just won a Geoffery (Tailor) Highland Crafts

**mbhandy** · 5th February 07, 10:21 PM

There has to be a way to shorten the hem. Can't be that hard on some of my Mt. Man clothing I cut and lock whip stiched the hem and it has not come apart.

MrBill

**Dreadbelly** · 5th February 07, 10:23 PM

I dunno... Paging Dr Matt Newsome!

**mbhandy** · 5th February 07, 10:27 PM

I count 32 strips across the back and if it is knife pleated that is a lot of Wool.

MrBill

**IEScotsman** · 5th February 07, 10:43 PM

I think it's knife pleated, not box. But I'm a newbie...what do I know?!

No matter the pleat, you got a good find. Congrats!

**ScottInNewHampshire** · 5th February 07, 11:47 PM

Looks knife pleated to me. What a beauty!! Good for you. Hope the sizing is not a problem. Great price, too.

**millar** · 6th February 07, 02:20 AM

Great get. I was tracking that baby as well, I always feel conflicted when I see another xmarkser has put a bid on something. As it worked out I bought a new water pump for my car instead. Can't wait to see the pics

**Nanook** · 6th February 07, 03:08 AM

Originally Posted by mbhandy

There has to be a way to shorten the hem.

Why do you think that you need to shorten the hem. I've not looked too close but if its a military style kilt then its intended to sit quite high-- a good inch higher than civilian high waist kilts. That 25 1/2" translates into maybe 23 inch for a casual kilt or is, I'd wildly guess, for someone that is around 5'11" or so.

I'd put the problems more at the waist and top as 40" waist is hardly in the ballpark of "average proportions" and outside standard army sizes. That height and waist is a lot of bulk.

P.S.: Heavy or regimental weight kilts can be shorted but NEVER hemmed. Shortening it is purely something for master kiltmakers. It demands some experience, skills and tricks that are part of the art. It can easily be done wrong.

**turpin** · 6th February 07, 11:33 AM

Ya know, this piper's plaide is over 10 feet long and double-width. that would make a good, medium-wieght 6-yarder. 10 minutes left in the auction.

Never mind - 8 pleats x 3 inches = 24" wide. Sorry

**katmills2005** · 6th February 07, 11:40 AM

Awesome Kilt... Hope you plan on posting pics once the jonesing is over.

As far as the hem, You should be able to cut and reinforce the hem with some bias tape and do the whip stitch that way. That should give a salvage feel to the hem and enough strength not to fray over time and wear.

**way2fractious** · 6th February 07, 12:15 PM

That is a really nice kilt. It was made for a pipe band, not the military, but there is probably a traditional 2-inch rise from the waist. That means it will ride higher, therefore the length will most likely be just fine. Too early to worry about hemming or cutting. I'd be surprised if it is 22 oz tartan; more likely in the 16-18 oz range. It's knife pleated, not military box pleated. A Geoffrey (Tailor) rep told me at a highland games that they do not do military box pleats.

All in all, a true "tank" of a kilt to keep you warm in those wild, woolly, and cold mountains of Utah. Congratulations on the purchase. You got a great deal on a fine kilt.

They also had one in my size, but I already have... *GASP* ...too many kilts!

w2f