Read the posts. Went and measured my sett. One was 1/8" smaller than the other two.

Have no clue on what to look for in a selvedge.

Whatever difficulties sewing up the kilt may have been for Kathy Lare, she never mentioned any problems, only what a beautiful tartan it was. So, if she did have any difficulties guessing she adjusted for them.

You can see from the pics in my gallery that her pleatwork is perfect.

I would guess, as experienced as she is for so many years, if there was a difficulty of any kind it was one she is well trained to cope with and adjust for.

Just dealing successfully with my corpulance was a wonderful treat for me.

The only way I was able to determine that one sett was 1/8" less than the other two was with a ruler. No way its noticeable, even at close range, without a ruler.

My X Marks cloth was from the first run.

Check the pics in my gallery, see what you think for yourself.

Having grown up in the cut and sew industry and laid out many thousands of layers of cloth for cutters, I know that any cloth from any mill, is liable to have an imperfection or two. Just consider the process involved and you'll understand why.

I didn't comment on the other thread because I'm not a kiltmaker and don't have the knowledge they do.

With all due respect to Barb, Rocky, and others I'm wondering if its really "that bad."

And, feeling some sadness that the mill who seemed to me to go the extra mile for us may be taking a hit they don't deserve.

But, not being an expert on tartan weaving gonna just back out and let the experts make the decision.

To be clear. Whatever Kathy Lare received from the mill to work with I'm extremely happy with the results of her craftsmanship.

See for yourself in my gallery if you haven't already.

Ron