Wool Kilt from eBay

[The Wizard of BC]

I only baste if I need to re-press the pleats to give them sharp creases or fix wonky pleats.

And if it is only the apron go ahead and steam the wrinkles out. There are no creases to mess up.

A caution. The edges of the aprons are wider at the bottom than at the waist so don't be concerned and don't try to straighten them.

[Moses]

A caution. The edges of the aprons are wider at the bottom than at the waist so don't be concerned and don't try to straighten them.

Again, much appreciated, thanks you.

[ctbuchanan]

I convene a tent for our clan at highland games all summer and fall so I need to clean my kilts at least once a year. I have been taking them to the same dry cleaner for over 20 years. They look as good today as when I had them made. No issues with the straps or buckles. He also does two local pipe bands as well which gives me greater confidence.

A side note - most cleaners do not "iron" anything because it takes too long. They press everything with a pressing machine. But it wouldn't hurt to specify that as well.

I would certainly suggest shopping around for a cleaner that has kilt experience, I would ask. I also suspect you might get a wide variety of pricing as it is not a standard garment.

Good luck.

[Moses]

I convene a tent for our clan at highland games all summer and fall so I need to clean my kilts at least once a year. I have been taking them to the same dry cleaner for over 20 years. They look as good today as when I had them made. No issues with the straps or buckles. He also does two local pipe bands as well which gives me greater confidence.

A side note - most cleaners do not "iron" anything because it takes too long. They press everything with a pressing machine. But it wouldn't hurt to specify that as well.

I would certainly suggest shopping around for a cleaner that has kilt experience, I would ask. I also suspect you might get a wide variety of pricing as it is not a standard garment.

Good luck.

Thank you and yes my ignorance shines through when I say ironing - but I would not to have thought to press as opposed to iron. I will check around for sure for pricing and experience.

[Stoff]

I convene a tent for our clan at highland games all summer and fall so I need to clean my kilts at least once a year. I have been taking them to the same dry cleaner for over 20 years. They look as good today as when I had them made. No issues with the straps or buckles. He also does two local pipe bands as well which gives me greater confidence.

A side note - most cleaners do not "iron" anything because it takes too long. They press everything with a pressing machine. But it wouldn't hurt to specify that as well.

I would certainly suggest shopping around for a cleaner that has kilt experience, I would ask. I also suspect you might get a wide variety of pricing as it is not a standard garment.

Good luck.

The last time I had a kilt cleaned and pressed they charged me by the pleat. I don't remember how much, it was 25+ years ago, but I do remember that it was not too dear.

Stoff