Quote Originally Posted by bubba
John, on the Stillwater site they recommend hemming the Standard. Another way is run a fine zig-zag stitch and cut it off. Jimmy gave me another way using HeatnBond tape, but I'll have to try that myself before I rocommend it. Since the Stillwater isn't heavy material I suggest following their recommendation. Here's the relevant paragraph...

Our Standard & Economy kilts are made in a 24" length, and custom lengths are not currently available. These kilts are easily hemmed to any desired length, and hemming is essentially undetectable if done correctly with a machine-sewn blind hem stitch. Only on the heaviest weights of kilt fabric does a hem become visible because of the thickness, and on lighter-weight kilts a hem can add weight to the bottom edge, making the fabric hang even better, behaving like a heavier-weight fabric.
We do not offer hemming service at this time, this is best done by any local tailor/seamstress.
Thanks Bubba, I have read that, but now I think for the money, I would rather buy a Bear 4 yard then a Stillwater 8, Reasons:

1.) I can talk or at least communicate here directly with the actual Maker of the Kilt.

2.) It's not made in Asia.

3.) Made to fit

4.) Better quality.

5.) Better Fabric.

6) Not enough savings in the Stillwater to Justify not buying a Bear.

7._____ ? Sorry Bear I forgot that one.. What was that you wanted me to say?? Do I still get the discount? :mrgreen:

Although Jerry never claimed made in the USA, it is implied by the absence of where it is made in my view. Had he been open about the Origin from the beginning it would not be such a punch perhaps.