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  1. 3rd December 08, 05:43 PM #1
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    Pressing

    Yes, it's 100% Merino from Fraiser & Kirkbright. Thanks for the reassurances. I'll post a pic when I get the tailor stitching done.
  2. 3rd December 08, 08:38 PM #2
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    Just be sure that you use a pressing ham underneath the kilt when you're steam pressing so that it's shaped to a curve - don't try to press it flat on the ironing board.
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