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28th September 15, 11:58 AM
#1
Got my kilt repaired!
Howdy,
In January last year, I bought a used kilt that wasn't completely as advertised. The seller said that it had a small moth hole, and I found out after it arrived I discovered that it had a plethora of small moth holes...and one stinking BIG one on the under-apron.
Understandably, this made me sad. I put the kilt aeay, to consider my options. Several kind folks here made good suggestions which I took under advisement. Well, I finally did something about the situation.
I had a local seamstress add a patch to the under-apron on both sides of the damaged area to protect it. I had her use a pocket from a pair of cargo pants to make the patch, and it turned out great!
My kilt has been mended, and I have added functionality with the new pocket. I'm very happy with this repair!  
Last edited by Hiburnicus; 28th September 15 at 12:00 PM.
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28th September 15, 01:41 PM
#2
Hiburnicus,
Congratulations on finding a solution to your predicament. I am glad that you can continue to use the kilt. The seller should have been more honest, for sure. But you have given the kilt a new life. 
Hope it brings you years of pleasure.
Tom
"Life may have its problems, but it is the best thing they have come up with so far." Neil Simon, Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Act 3. "Ob la di, Ob la da. Life goes on. Braaa. La la how the life goes on." Beatles
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29th September 15, 09:23 PM
#3
Good idea...I'd hate to see a large moth hole.
Maybe he meant a small moth ate the hole  ....
De Oppresso Liber
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30th September 15, 03:57 PM
#4
This patch ended up being quite large...the moth damage was pretty extensive, with a bunch of smaller holes along with the one giant hole. After spending the day wearing the post-repair kilt out and about, this pocket is a very practical addition though. I may add a pocket like this to my undamaged kilts too!
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30th September 15, 05:46 PM
#5
Sad to hear about the moth holes, but happy to see that you were able to find a suitable fix.
Mark Anthony Henderson
Virtus et Victoria - Virtue and Victory
"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be." - Douglas Adams
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1st October 15, 06:28 AM
#6
It is a fine looking kilt and tartan (the colors are great!). A good mend is completely fine and a few moth holes would not deter me!!! It is just well used, vintage character. 
Vestis virum reddit
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1st October 15, 11:27 AM
#7
Creative and functional repair. Well done!
Tulach Ard
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