Hemming a kilt

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I would say at least 1960s era, maybe older. The weave is, as I mentioned above, softer and has the 'old school' selvage. It's a single length, and I suspect the fabric may be hand loomed or at least done on the Victorian kilt looms.

Here's a discussion of the modern looms. If you are comparing this to kilts made in the last few years, the selvage edge looks a LOT different. See how on your kilt, the thread wraps around the edge more loosely? That's because the modern looms pack two threads in the space on the selvage that one thread would occupy on a handloom or the older kilt looms. I think I'd like this edge better overall. I wish it was still the standard.

The two places where your kilt has a hem are exactly where Barb says they ought to be - on the under apron and on the big pleat - to keep those areas from hanging down too far. I'll tweak the hem in the exact same places per her hemming directions.

You really have a winner here, it is going to be fantastic!