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    Question Selvedge or Hem?

    Wondering if we should leave the fabric as is -- here's a picture:
    Overall the fabric is grey but there are red threads in the selvedge!
    Or just fold and press and make a simple stitched hem?

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    Question Hmmm... no opinions?

    I can see that 94 people read this.
    Hard to imagine that out of 94, no one has an opinion on this!
    Please share your thoughts, I would like to know!
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    I'm one of those who read it, but having no skills or training in kiltmaking, refrained from answering your question.

    There is however, a subforum for advice from our professionals. Would you like me to move this thread there?
    Rev'd Father Bill White: Retired Parish Priest & Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.

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    Quote Originally Posted by petrabb View Post
    Wondering if we should leave the fabric as is -- here's a picture:
    Overall the fabric is grey but there are red threads in the selvedge!
    Or just fold and press and make a simple stitched hem?

    Click image for larger version. 

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    I can't quite tell from the photo whether this cloth has a selvedge but if it does, as the OP suggests, then there is no need to hem it; simply keep the red stripe section as a selvedge mark. If however the edge has a different (thinner) density then that woild be a different matter and I would hem it.

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    For ease of making you can't beat using the selvedge. But fabric weight and aesthetics must be considered.

    I would need to see and feel the fabric before I would be willing to make a recommendation.
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    Not being to hold and examine your fabric is like the tale of three blind men touching an elephant and giving opinions. I also have followed your progress but can't help with the technical side of kilt making. Someone will though.

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    Perhaps some more photos from other angles would be helpful.
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    Exclamation Move?

    Quote Originally Posted by Father Bill View Post
    I'm one of those who read it, but having no skills or training in kiltmaking, refrained from answering your question.

    There is however, a subforum for advice from our professionals. Would you like me to move this thread there?
    Yes, please, Sir!
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    Quote Originally Posted by petrabb View Post
    Yes, please, Sir!
    Moving to Professional Kiltmakers Hints and Tips

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    Moved

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    Thank you!
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