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 Selvedge or Hem?
Wondering if we should leave the fabric as is -- here's a picture:
Overall the fabric is grey but there are red threads in the selvedge!
Or just fold and press and make a simple stitched hem?
Last edited by petrabb; 9th May 16 at 09:04 AM.
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Petra in SC
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Hmmm... no opinions?
I can see that 94 people read this.
Hard to imagine that out of 94, no one has an opinion on this!
Please share your thoughts, I would like to know!
Last edited by petrabb; 10th May 16 at 08:36 AM.
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Petra in SC
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I'm one of those who read it, but having no skills or training in kiltmaking, refrained from answering your question.
There is however, a subforum for advice from our professionals. Would you like me to move this thread there?
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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 Originally Posted by petrabb
Wondering if we should leave the fabric as is -- here's a picture:
Overall the fabric is grey but there are red threads in the selvedge!
Or just fold and press and make a simple stitched hem?
I can't quite tell from the photo whether this cloth has a selvedge but if it does, as the OP suggests, then there is no need to hem it; simply keep the red stripe section as a selvedge mark. If however the edge has a different (thinner) density then that woild be a different matter and I would hem it.
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For ease of making you can't beat using the selvedge. But fabric weight and aesthetics must be considered.
I would need to see and feel the fabric before I would be willing to make a recommendation.
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Not being to hold and examine your fabric is like the tale of three blind men touching an elephant and giving opinions. I also have followed your progress but can't help with the technical side of kilt making. Someone will though.
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Perhaps some more photos from other angles would be helpful.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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 Move?
Originally Posted by Father Bill
I'm one of those who read it, but having no skills or training in kiltmaking, refrained from answering your question.
There is however, a subforum for advice from our professionals. Would you like me to move this thread there?
Yes, please, Sir!
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Originally Posted by petrabb
Yes, please, Sir!
Moving to Professional Kiltmakers Hints and Tips
Father Bill
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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10th May 16, 10:53 AM
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Moved
Originally Posted by Father Bill
Thank you!
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