Military Kilt repairs

[mbhandy]

The next step will be to re-stitch all the pleats in the Fell. Most of the stitches are loose and done with a very large yarn like stuff. So wish me luck as I begin the long process of stitching.

Seeing the first pic I could not contemplate reconstruction.

Now seeing this pic I can see it was the cutting of the extra material along the back that I was looking at in the first set of pictures. Very nice job Steve.

Not even the same kilt but much nicer.
Will your Client be surprised, You bet Ch'a.
MrBill

[Pleater]

Oh wow - Kilt Resurection Unlimited.

That is looking good - though all that mare's nest of threads would worry me.

Human hair conditioner is quite useful for smoothing wool - more particularly knitted things, but also woven, if it has had the scales lifted by hot water. It can sometimes assist in loosening the fibres enough to allow the garment to be stretched out to what it was, or at least closer to it.

Another good thing is vinegar, as wool 'prefers' to be slightly acidic rather than in the alkaline state which detergent leaves it. 'Old wives' used to add a drop of white vinegar to the final rinse for wool. For a kilt it might require half a cup, or even more for a tank.