Hemming Suggestions

[starbkjrus]

4.5 inches is an awful lot to take up in a hem. You may find that the fell (where the stitching of the pleats end) will be much too low.

I agree. If you need to take that much off then I'd suggest having it taken apart, cut down from the top and then rebuilt.

[ccga3359]

I agree. If you need to take that much off then I'd suggest having it taken apart, cut down from the top and then rebuilt.

But it sems only military kilts are found in this length, were they not worn even higher? Experts please chime in now...

[jackson1863]

4.5 inches is an awful lot to take up in a hem. You may find that the fell (where the stitching of the pleats end) will be much too low.

I appreciate your input about that. The fell is about 6 inches above where the hem will be.

[ccga3359]

I appreciate your input about that. The fell is about 6 inches above where the hem will be.

The fell is generally 1/3rd the length of the kilt or about 8" in a traditional kilt. The bottom of the fell should land mid rump (hopefully the largest part of one's backside). Are you sure that the fell is 15"? I'm not sure that even military kilts are worn at the nipple line.

[Phil]

The only kilts that should be hemmed are for growing children so they can be let down. As someone has said, if you hem it the fell will probably be too long and will look odd. The only way to shorten a kilt is from the top, that is virtually re-making it. Sorry but you are probably better going out and buying one the right length.

[jackson1863]

The fell is generally 1/3rd the length of the kilt or about 8" in a traditional kilt. The bottom of the fell should land mid rump (hopefully the largest part of one's backside). Are you sure that the fell is 15"? I'm not sure that even military kilts are worn at the nipple line.

You're right. I eyeballed the length in my previous post. The bottom of the fell is at 8inches. That leaves 13.5 inches to the hem line.

[dpseadvr]

I had a taylor hem a kilt for me she said it was easy just like doing a skirt she did a great job cost $15 just check around I found someone that made wedding dresses.

And go HOOOOS! no hokies

[cacunn]

jackson1863

I don't think I saw any thing said about where you are wearing this kilt. If it is a military kilt the top should be just under the rib cage. If you wear it where you normally wear you jeans this could account for the extra length.

[jackson1863]

I wear the kilt about 2 inches above the navel. Not quite to the bottom of the rib cage. I am just short, so the drop will be long on me.

[jackson1863]

I just received the traditional MacNaughton tartan kilt from Sport Kilt that I had sent for hemming. The kilt looks outstanding. The drop and fell look fine. I am VERY pleased with their work.