Newbie pleat stitch question

**Jock Scot** · 2nd April 13, 09:55 AM

Do the stitches look something like these? If they do, they are basting stitches.

**scotswelshrunner** · 2nd April 13, 09:58 AM

They look nothing like it at all. These stitches are in black thread and one hardly sees them at all. Things i, when one sits for longer periods the bottom 3" down sticks up slightly,showing there is a stitch. I'll try to take a better photo later when I get a camera.

**scotswelshrunner** · 2nd April 13, 10:11 AM

Some new photos showing the stitches:

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As you can see they look like basting stitches but go deep.

**sydnie7** · 2nd April 13, 10:20 AM

Definitely basting stitches and must be removed. With luck, it's a chain stitch that "runs" as soon as you loosen one end. Otherwise a blunt plastic tool is good bet for avoiding snags as you carefully pick the threads loose.

**Chas** · 2nd April 13, 10:22 AM

Basting stitches - 100%

Use a blunt pointed tool. Knitting needle is good, but NOTHING with a sharp edge. NO blades of any kind. Take your time. ONE stitch at a time.

Rushing = Ruin

Regards

Chas

**scotswelshrunner** · 2nd April 13, 10:25 AM

Thanks gentlemen!!! Appreciate the advice. I shall now undertake the task. Love learning all of this!!

**creagdhubh** · 2nd April 13, 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by Chas

Basting stitches - 100%

Use a blunt pointed tool. Knitting needle is good, but NOTHING with a sharp edge. NO blades of any kind. Take your time. ONE stitch at a time.

Rushing = Ruin

Regards

Chas

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**scotswelshrunner** · 2nd April 13, 11:26 AM

Stitches out and kilt on. Looks and feels very good. Pakistani or not, this kilt feels great!! And the cost was low. Here I'm wearing to work today.

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**Jock Scot** · 2nd April 13, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by scotswelshrunner

Stitches out and kilt on. Looks and feels very good. Pakistani or not, this kilt feels great!! And the cost was low. Here I'm wearing to work today.

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Well done laddie. The smile says it all!