Pleat Splay
So as we welcome Robert MacDonald of West Coast Kilts in Vancouver B.C. to the board I've been scouring his most excellent website.
Tucked in there is a warning against hanging kilts from hangers, saying it causes dreaded "pleat splay."
And, I think I've seen some from hanging my kilts. Particularly because my massive girth requires kilts wider than any hangers I've been able to find.
So now I'm contemplating following his instructions
http://www.westcoastkilts.com/kilt-c...toringyourkilt
and rolling up my kilts for storage. Sure could use the closet space. Then I wonder where I can store 39 rolled kilts?? Maybe some sort of wine rack arrangement with larger openings....
I know Robert is talking about his hand sewn kilts...but seems even more important for the casual kilts.
Looking for anyone with experience along this line willing to share it.
Thanks.
And if you haven't visited his website yet - ya gotta!
Ron
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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