Loose Threads: Kilt Maintenance Needed???

[Deil the Yin]

I've just noticed two large bits of thread that have come loose from a pleat in my kilt! They are about 1/4" long and are giving me a bit of worry. The tartan is very dark (Hunting MacGregor) so the threads dont really show, but I'm much more worried about the compromised integrity of the kilt. This is a dearly paid for garment that I expected to last my lifetime (at least), but this has put some doubt in my mind. I've only had the kilt about four years now...

What be the advice from X-marks...

Much obliged,
Wesley

[The Wizard of BC]

Can you tell us who made your kilt. Also the fabric composition would help.

[Deil the Yin]

Can you tell us who made your kilt. Also the fabric composition would help.

Kilt maker was Hugh MacPherson Scotland Ltd (Edinburgh) and it is 100% wool (16oz I think). I guess it's what you'ld call the "Traditional" 8yd kilt...

[Riverkilt]

Not sure exactly how these loose threads fit in with the rest of the kilt.

For one's I know are just sort of stringers I burn them off with a lighter.

Ron

[JackK]

Wesley

There is a product (don't want to call it glue) called Fray Check, that you can use to stick the threads down. I would try it in a hidden part of the kilt to see how it reacts, you can get it in a sewing or craft store.
Or do as Ron suggested, burn them with a lighter or heaven forbid a cigarette.

Jack

[M. A. C. Newsome]

It sounds like you have some stitching coming loose from your pleats. You don't want to leave that unchecked. Those pleats just need to be reenforced.

If you or anyone you know has any sewing skills, it's something that is fairly easy to fix at home. But if you'd rather, I can do it for you. Not having seen the extent of it, of course, this doesn't sound like anything I would charge more than $15 to fix.

If you are interested, just PM or email me.
M

[Deil the Yin]

Thanks to all yall for your input, which will be taken under serious advisement! I am much obliged.

Best Regards,
Wesley

[Deil the Yin]

Finally got around to taking my kilt with loose threads to a professional alterations shoppe, and they suggested I simply snip the threads off flush without pulling on them... Good idea???

Here are the original buggers that have me biting my nails...


Hey! Just cause I'm paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get me...

Anyway... Tuesday I go to get fitted for a kilt jacket conversion!!! So before and after pics coming soon...

[Robin]

and they suggested I simply snip the threads off

Not a good idea...stitchings are there for a reason

Send it to Matt (or any other kiltmaker) for repair...a few bucks well spend.