The Grand unveiling!

**Arlen** · 28th March 08, 12:36 PM

I got this kilt on Ebay a good long while ago, but there was some trouble with getting the paypal to work and I didn't get it delivered until a month or so ago.
Now, I knew it would need taken up, but the measurements were so off that I needed to get it taken out.

I put it into a local alterations place which advertise as having altered a lot of kilts.
It was only 40 quid, so I went ahead.

Now, while the woman's alteration work and stitches are absolutely impeccable, rather than hemming it she has just chopped the bottom few inches off.
I am now trying to find a way to seal the bottom of the kilt so it doesn't fray.

The kilt itself is a Thomas Gordon & Sons Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders Military Box Pleat and it is just a joy to wear.
The 22 oz wool is soft but very heavy and thick. The kilt itself just fits like a glove now and I am very, very happy with it.

So, here are the pictures.
Forgive the hasty and tired look, I had just finished a night shift.

This is the pleats with a very heavy-duty fan pointed at them. Fantastic.

And, the splay shot:

Overall I am really happy. It was well worth the money.

**Coemgen** · 28th March 08, 12:45 PM

Very nice!

**pipesndrumsnun** · 28th March 08, 12:47 PM

Lookin' good, Arlen!! I DO like the Black Watch with the green shirt...I'm going to have to try this myself now!!

**McMurdo** · 28th March 08, 12:50 PM

That looks great Arlen, glad you finally have it.

**Dirk Skene** · 28th March 08, 12:55 PM

Looks nice guy. I noticed the clock

you must work the graveyard shift.

**Jack Daw** · 28th March 08, 01:21 PM

Looks really good! Enjoy it for a long time because it will last a long time.

**Jock Scot** · 28th March 08, 01:48 PM

Good for you Arlen,might cheer you up a wee tad. Looks great.

**Ryan Ross** · 28th March 08, 02:08 PM

Great looking kilt!

Do you know if the seamstress ran a retaining stitch along the new selvage? Even if she did, perhaps a few dots of something like this: http://reprodepot.stores.yahoo.net/clfrch.html might be just the thing.

**Arlen** · 28th March 08, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by Ryan Ross

Great looking kilt!

Do you know if the seamstress ran a retaining stitch along the new selvage? Even if she did, perhaps a few dots of something like this: http://reprodepot.stores.yahoo.net/clfrch.html might be just the thing.

Unfortunately she did not run any sort of retaining stitch. (I was sure she must have and looked reaaaaaaaallllly closely.)

Thanks for the link. I will be sure to order some of that!

Thanks for all the compliments, guys.It's a great kilt and I am glad to have finally gotten it.

**highlander_Daz** · 28th March 08, 02:53 PM

Cool tattoo Arlen
night shift ! You werent driving a taxi by any chance? last time I was in Glasgow there seemed to be a lot of vacancies driving taxis!