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    Kilt Construction Questions

    I had to have my kilt taken up a bit as I have lot 55 lbs since I got it and the lady found a few things that surprised her for a 8 yard Traditional Kilt.

    It has some sort of heat activated adhesive used to hold things in place for sewing instead of using pins.

    The selvage (fringe edging) was a separate strip of material sewn on.

    Are these common practices?

    Thanks
    Steve
    Clan Lamont USA
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    In general, adhesive is not the preferred method.
    If the adhesive is used to temporarily tack something in place, like using a pin or basting, and the piece is then sewn just like normal, then it can be ok.
    But the adhesive is not permanent and should not be used in place of stitching.

    You seem to be using two different terms in your second 'problem' though.
    The term 'selvedge' means an edge to fabric that does not un-ravel. this term is usually used to mean the bottom edge of the kilt. A kilt made from kilt fabric does not require a folded up 'hem'.
    The word 'fringe' is usually used to mean the right edge of the outer apron.

    Which do you mean? Would it be possible for you to post a photo so we don't stumble over words?

    And can you tell us the maker of the kilt?
    Steve Ashton
    www.freedomkilts.com
    Skype (webcam enabled) thewizardofbc
    I wear the kilt because:
    Swish + Swagger = Swoon.

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    Sorry about the confusion of words but it looks like both apply.

    I was originaly talking about the fringe being a added peice of tartan.

    and the bottom edge of the kilt does have a folded over hem.

    sent you a PM also
    Steve
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    The fringe on the edge of the apron can be single, double, triple or even more.

    But you start with the same piece of fabric that forms the apron facings. If you have a single fringe the end of the facing is folded outward and the exposed end is fringed.
    If you want a double fringe you have to add an additional piece of fabric. This is usually stuffed between the layers of the facing so the raw edge is not visible.
    A triple fringe also has one additional piece of fabric but folded so that both raw edges are exposed. The two layers are fringed along with the facing edge.

    A hem on the bottom of a kilt is usually a sign of someone using fabric that does not have a self finished edge. This is what we call a selvedge.

    This photo shows both a selvedge edge on the left and a fringed edge on the right. Higher end kilts are almost always made without the need for a turned up hem.

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    Swish + Swagger = Swoon.

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    Thank you Sir for the information, I will know what questions to ask next time.
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