Military Kilt repairs

[The Wizard of BC]

BTW the Tartan is Stewart Hunting. I estimate the weight of the fabric to be in 18-20oz per linear yard range. It is pleated to alternating red and yellow stripes which has earned it the nickname "The Catsup and Mustard Kilt".

There are 38 knife pleats each 3/4" wide reveal. And this kilt measures a 32" waist.

Also note that the Twill line runs in the 'wrong' direction.

SteveB, the Kilt has a canvas liner it can be seen in the 4th and 5th photos. But the canvas is really ratty and worn. What is missing is the stabilizer which should go from the strap across the back to the buckle.

I thought everyone would like to see what is hidden behind the liner of a Traditional Kilt. It is the hidden stuff that makes a Tank capable of such a long life. The stabilizer and hair canvas are the internal structure that keeps all the stresses off the pleat stitches. You can see that when the internal elements begin to fail the whole kilt fails.