100% home made and hand stitched

[kilted Mnementh]

There is a really quick and easy check that you can do.

It is called the stretch test.

Any stretch or distortion in the aprons is usually caused by the pieces of the interfacing not being sewn together into one integral unit or the strap has not been sewn all the way through, or the stitching is too loose. The kilt in this photo is brand new and you can see that there is no pull on this strap at all. The distortion is quite evident



In this kilt, while there is a liner and there is interfacing - and this kilt was sold as a premium quality, hand stitched Traditional kilt - they are present in name only.

Aye, just had cause to check a custom kilt made by a "professional" which I've worn just 3 times since purchase as I kept it for best. (My own attempts didn't seem such high quality, and are very much stiffer around the waist so I thought I had done something wrong when I compared to the kilt I had paid quite a bit for at the website of a kilt store i)n Scotland .

In both aprons the interface is 3 inch deep and they are NOT attached to the 3 inch deep piece that runs from buckle to buttonhole. IMG-20200409-211317606.jpg
Now I understand why that kilt feels looser even though I have gained an inch around the waist since buying it. Also it cannot keep itself upright.
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Looks like I need to un stitch the lining and make repairs to it. Had I not received your advice and tips, I would have ruined the kilt by wearing it. so once again, Thank You to The Wizard of BC