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    Definately going to subscribe to this thread. This looks like a very interesting project. The gentleman must surely love this kilt to have kept it for so long and to have had it repaired so many times rather than to have simply retired it. Be sure to post lots of photos and details of your progress.
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    Would it be of any help if you undid the hem and then shortened it from the top? - I was wondering if it would remove the most worn parts and leave you will the better fabric to work with.

    That would only work if the folded edge is undamaged, of course, so it can be pressed flat and not leave a telltale line - or perhaps even fall apart along the fold.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pleater View Post
    Would it be of any help if you undid the hem and then shortened it from the top? - I was wondering if it would remove the most worn parts and leave you will the better fabric to work with.

    That would only work if the folded edge is undamaged, of course, so it can be pressed flat and not leave a telltale line - or perhaps even fall apart along the fold.

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    Wonderful suggestion, but oh how much work!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kiltman View Post
    Wonderful suggestion, but oh how much work!
    I only suggested it as there is so much to do to the tailoring anyway, so that the kilt will be fairly well dissasembled, plus the removal of the upper part might actually reduce the amount of work to do if it takes off damaged and threadbare areas, and give material for patching too.

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