I've done a search and saw lots 'o stuff, but had a few questions....

I am to be the soon owner of a Isle of Skye 16oz 8 yd kilt from Locharron, purchased off ebay! It is 25" which is 1-11/2 " too long for me. I will pass judgement when I get it, as to whether it is needed, but I'm thinking of hemming. Questions....

1. Taking it up that much, do I cut some off first?

2. one thread raised the question, why hem? Older kilts were often cut to length and left, no selvedge or hemming, with no unravelling. Is it necessary to hem? this question wasn't answered in the thread....

3. where does one learn a blind hem stitch? I have no clue....

4. I might prefer taking it to someone. Is there anything specific I should tell them so it's done properly?

5. Anyone here do this sort of thing for fee and shipping? I'm not sure I trust myself, or have the time, to hand hem 8 yrds of kilt.

Thanks all! Chris