X Marks the Scot - An on-line community of kilt wearers.

   X Marks Partners - (Go to the Partners Dedicated Forums )
USA Kilts website Celtic Croft website Celtic Corner website Houston Kiltmakers

User Tag List

Page 3 of 3 FirstFirst 123
Results 21 to 22 of 22

Thread: Pleating advice

  1. #21
    Join Date
    30th November 04
    Location
    Deansboro, NY
    Posts
    3,334
    Mentioned
    5 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by Mipi View Post
    Additional question. The tartan I have has savlaged edge with very short fringes.
    Definitely put a hem in it. It's easy to do, and it will, as you say, add weight to the kilt and help it swing. You definitely don't want a fringe at the bottom of the kilt.
    Kiltmaker, piper, and geologist (one of the few, the proud, with brains for rocks....
    Member, Scottish Tartans Authority
    Geology stuff (mostly) at http://people.hamilton.edu/btewksbu
    The Art of Kiltmaking at http://theartofkiltmaking.com

  2. #22
    Join Date
    14th May 08
    Location
    Slovenia
    Posts
    1,453
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Well, if such eminent kilt specialists are saying so, then I have to do it. You know what they say:" If you have to do it, then it's not hard!"

    Thanks to all.
    Last edited by Mipi; 25th August 08 at 04:22 AM. Reason: typing error
    I like the breeze between my knees

Page 3 of 3 FirstFirst 123

Similar Threads

  1. AK pleating
    By TheKiltedCoder in forum DIY Showroom
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 13th June 08, 12:51 PM
  2. A little help box pleating please? :)
    By keepoffgrass in forum Professional Kiltmakers Hints and Tips
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 9th June 08, 04:20 PM
  3. Pleating to the sett - How?
    By cacunn in forum DIY Showroom
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 28th February 07, 02:47 PM
  4. Pleating
    By Phil Wright in forum Traditional Kilt Wear
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 7th January 06, 04:13 PM
  5. Pleating
    By Barb T in forum Traditional Kilt Wear
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: 3rd December 04, 12:19 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

» Log in

User Name:

Password:

Not a member yet?
Register Now!
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v4.2.0