Quote Originally Posted by Chef View Post
Be very careful!!!
If you can't find someone who has done real kilts, one consideration is to have basting stitches put into the pleats before you take it to the cleaners. This will protect them.

To repeat however, does it really need to be cleaned. Spot cleaning can take care of most problems.
Basting the pleats in is absolutely essential. A kilt should not be pressed like a woman's skirt that is pleated.