Just a quick note to say that one of the dangers of dry cleaning a kilt is that they will press it wrong. if the kilt has any taper in the pleats between the hips and the waist, the presser is likely to lay the kilt out with the pleats all fanned and press it. That results in pleats that don't hang straight and parallel. So, if you have it dry cleaned, consider asking them _not_ to press it and press it yourself.

If you do decide to do your own pressing, take the time to run a few lines of basting stitches to hold the pleats together while you press. Doesn't take as long as you'd think it would, and it makes a huge difference keeping the pleats from sliding open while you press. Dampen an old pillow case, lay it over the kilt, and PRESS (don't slide). Takes a lot of pressure. Press both sides. You'll need to dampen the pillow case often to generate enough steam. Let the kilt dry for at least half an hour before removing the basting.

Cheers!

Barb