Blaklader Kilt Arrived

**Steve53** · 27th February 08, 06:29 PM

I'm just wondering if that white machine-sewn line is really a machine-sewn basting? I've seen mum do such, though she's never worked on a kilt before.

**Freedomlover** · 27th February 08, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by Steve53

I'm just wondering if that white machine-sewn line is really a machine-sewn basting? I've seen mum do such, though she's never worked on a kilt before.

A fair guess, but no. That picture shows the hem stitching which is about 20/inch as opposed to the rest of the seams which are about 14/inch.

**NewYorkBen** · 28th February 08, 12:37 PM

It's funny how tastes differ! The contrasting stitching is one of the reasons I bought it! I love that look in general, and especially on this kilt.

My denim UK has a nice orange stitching too it which I also like. It's not quite as obvious, but it does stand out.

**Freedomlover** · 28th February 08, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by NewYorkBen

It's funny how tastes differ! The contrasting stitching is one of the reasons I bought it! I love that look in general, and especially on this kilt.

My denim UK has a nice orange stitching too it which I also like. It's not quite as obvious, but it does stand out.

That's why they have horse races, right? I usually don't mind contrasting stitches, but white isn't my color of choice. Orange or gold would have been fine.

And I discovered that the thread isn't cotton. It is apparently polyester which doesn't accept coloring agents well. What was invisible when done has faded to a blue color that actually works better, IMHO, than the complete cover up I was going for.