thread for kilts

[Barb T]

On all the instructions for making a kilt its says 'use a strong thread', but I've not seen any actual advice on what brands or types of thread are used.

Depends on what part of the kilt you're sewing.

-For pleats, the recommendations above for Gutermann 100% polyester is great.

-For basting, any polyester will do - as Steve says, using cotton-wrapped dual duty thread is a mess. The cotton wrapping wears into little nubs that make it difficult to pull out when it comes time to remove the basting. Coats and Clark's new Dual Duty XP is polyester wrapped, and that's OK, but I find it a little "springy". For basting, I like the cheapest, on sale, 100% polyester I can find..

-For stitching canvas, steeking, stabilizer, top band, and buckles and straps, even doubling Gutermann isn't heavy enough. For those parts you need to use button/carpet thread.