Shortening a kilt?

[Seaforth Piper]

Generally speaking, it is better to have a non-hemmed kilt. There are circumstances that will not allow any other alternative, that is when you do a hem. I have made kilts with a hem because of a bad selvage or if the person is expected to grow in the near future. Most will never know that the kilt is hemmed, it can be hidden well if done right.

Kilt challenge: What would you do if you had to make a kilt with material that has bad selvages?

Cheers,

I wouldn't make it - which is why I don't buy cloth from those mills that weave a 'tuck' selvedge, and I tend to tell customers who have not yet reached "Mans's estate" to come back when they''ve more nearly reached their full adult height.

I can see a hemmed kilt from across the parade square, and I don't think it looks good.