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    Exclamation Pleats coming unsewn

    After getting back from Stone Mtn I lay my kilt out and noticed that the lining along the waist was loose on one side. I lifted it gently and found that the top of the pleats underneath it are coming unsewn.
    I'm not very good at sewing (meaning I can't at all basically) so I'm looking for advice.
    Would any competent tailor be able to fix this or do I need to find a kilt maker and have it repaired by them?
    Any and all advice is welcome.
    Sapienter si sincereClan Davidson (USA)
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    Would you be able to take it back to the kilt maker you bought it from? I recently had a problem with one of my kilts, at the Fergus Highland Games someone caught my kilt while I was in line for the March of the Clans, I took it to the maker and they fixed it free of charge. If you can I'd say go to a kilt maker.

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    No, I got it from Scotweb and sadly won't be back in Edinburgh anytime soon. I don't know of any kiltmakers in my general area so was hoping a tailor could handle it.
    Sapienter si sincereClan Davidson (USA)
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    Scott, I don't remember where you got your kilt, but if its an SWK or other off-the-rack version, you'll probably have to find a local tailor who won't skin you. Problem is, the tailor may cost more than the kilt cost you to start with.

    If it's a custom kilt, then McMurdo has the best advice; send it back for a rework.
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    Sounds to me like a perfect excuse for a trip to Franklin, so Matt Newsome can take a look at it.

    Failing that, take some pictures and ask one of our kiltmaker members to assess it. I can't visualize what's wrong from the description so far. Someone may know of a trustworthy kiltmaker close to you; or when you have an idea of the problem, you could ship it (insured) to be repaired.
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    Yes, snap a few pics and we'll be able to give better advice.
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    I've been meaning to take some pics of it but just haven't had the time. Will try to get some soon.
    Sapienter si sincereClan Davidson (USA)
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    If you can post pics, we can give you some advice on how to fix the problem. I'm having a hard time visualizing what's actually come undone. Is it only under the lining, or does it also show from the right side?
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    Sorry I didn't get a chance to post any pics over the weekend. I was enjoying some nice weather for a change.

    Barb, So far I've only noticed it from the inside. I noticed the lining was loose on one side when I took it off and when I raised it up it looks like the threads sewing the pleats down are coming out. I've never looked under the lining before so maybe there is supposed to be a lot of thread sticking out in there I'm just not sure and would hate for it to all fall apart while I'm wearing it.
    I will try to get pictures up tonight if I can.

    Thanks for the help everyone.
    Sapienter si sincereClan Davidson (USA)
    Bydand Do well and let them say...GORDON!My Blog
    "I'll have a scotch on the rocks. Any scotch will do as long as it's not a blend of course. Single malt Glenlivet, Glenfiddich perhaps maybe a Glen... any Glen." -Swingers

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