Pleating advice

[Mipi]

Additional question. The tartan I have has savlaged edge with very short fringes. Don't know if this is usual. See photo:



The fabric is lightweight. No, how shell I finish the bottom of kilt:

1. make a hem, which would add some more weight
2. use the salvage with the fringes as a hem
3. shorten fringes as much as possible (not affecting the salvage edge)


THX

[Carolina Kiltman]

I would vote for hemming it. I just do not like the fringe on the bottom of a kilt. Which is my personal opinion. Also, as you say, it is a rather light weight, and that will add some. In any case, it looks good so far. Be sure to post pictures when you have it all finished!

[Barb T]

Additional question. The tartan I have has savlaged edge with very short fringes.

Definitely put a hem in it. It's easy to do, and it will, as you say, add weight to the kilt and help it swing. You definitely don't want a fringe at the bottom of the kilt.