Tobus, You don't have to cut out a section. Simply unstitch the facings till you find the raw fabric edge. Then pull out the yarns you need. You don't need much and they don't need to be long. Use these yarns for your repair and then re-stitch your facing closed.
About the patch---This is the under apron. A patch would be unnoticable and I see patches all the time on the military kilts that come through the shop.
If the fabric itself is thin and you think may be weakened there is no reason you could not put a 6" or 8" square patch on both sides of the under apron. If you use a slippery fabric for your patch it would help with the chafe issue. The patch would strengthen the area and prevent further chafe.
Last edited by The Wizard of BC; 24th August 12 at 09:27 AM.
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