Shortening a kilt?

[Woodsheal]

I shortened my Stillwater Heavyweight by about 2 - 3 inches by hand myself. Wasn't hard, just time consuming. You should be able to shorten yours by that much without a problem.

Did you leave the edge "raw" or hem it? Certain wool fabrics will hold a raw edge quite well without fraying, but I don't know if that holds true for twill-woven tartan....

[Livingston]

Did you leave the edge "raw" or hem it? Certain wool fabrics will hold a raw edge quite well without fraying, but I don't know if that holds true for twill-woven tartan....

My apologies for not getting back sooner, it was a very busy weekend. I just folded up the material, no cutting. That way, when/if I pass this on to someone else that happens to be taller all they have to do is take out the stitching and re-press that part of the pleats.

[Pleater]

My apologies for not getting back sooner, it was a very busy weekend. I just folded up the material, no cutting. That way, when/if I pass this on to someone else that happens to be taller all they have to do is take out the stitching and re-press that part of the pleats.

How much turn up was required - in the end?

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[Livingston]

I'm not at home right now but, if this old brain is working today for a change, about 2 1/2 inches. I'm 5' 7" and it was a 24" Stillwater so that seems about right.