Interesting things you find when working on other maker's kilts....

**Braemar Kiltmaker** · 30th October 11, 04:32 AM

I've found enough "surprises" when altering that I now prefer to only work on ones I've made myself! Can't quite make it an absolute rule, but I WISH I could.
One time I had an apron almost apart to enlarge a kilt before I discovered that a 6"x8" piece had been cut out of it ... looked like just about the right size for a new set of buckle tabs.
And a few years ago I was altering a number of Burnett's & Struth kilts for a pipeband and they were all made with the wrong side of the tartan out!

Ron.

**Barb T** · 27th November 11, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by Braemar Kiltmaker

I've found enough "surprises" when altering that I now prefer to only work on ones I've made myself! Ron.

Me too - that's my rule as well for full-on alterations. I silill do buckles and hems although even that can be unpleasant - you would not believe the stench that rises from some kilts that isn't apparent until you start pressing the kilt....I now inquire at least whether the person is a smoker or has worn the kilt in places where people smoke. If the answer is yes, I send them elsewhere even for buckles.