OK Guys,


I am looking for some advice/help. This last weekend my brother gifted me with the kilt that our mom made for him, I think approximately 20 years ago. What I want to do it make any repairs needed and resize it to fit me. I would consider scrapping it but, because this was the last major sewing project that our mom did there is a considerable sentimental value tied up in it.


The kilt fabric is wool with a white denim lining. There are no belts or stabilizer. Because my brother is a rather large lad it is a bit of a whopper. It has a 60” waist. There are 35 pleats, which have the back cut out, and are 4-1/2” deep with an approximate 1” exposure. There is one join in the fabric, this join is about 228” from the edge of the front apron. The complete pieced fabric is about 11-3/8 yards long.


Oh yeah, on top of everything else this kilt is in serious need of a bath. I have no idea how long it sat in my brother's cedar chest but, it is gritty to the touch.

I am trying to attach photos as well.

Thanks,
Christoph
Front: Back: Inside of Outer Apron: Inside of Inner Apron: Damage to Inner Apron: Pleat cut outs: