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[M. A. C. Newsome]

I always like to look at the reasons why we do things. The only reason why it is traditional for the twill lines to run in a certain direction in a kilt is because that's the "good face" of the cloth -- the side that doesn't have knots and things on it. So that's the face that you'd want on the outside of your clothing.

In other words, there is nothing magical about the twill lines running in one direction or the other. The point is to have the good face of the cloth on the outside of your garment.

So when you are dealing with cloth like Lochcarron's Strome weight, where the twill line runs the opposite direction as normal, what do you do?

Speaking for myself, I make the kilt with the good face of the fabric out. That's the whole point, really. (Though, I must say, with Lochcarron's fabric one can hardly tell the good face from the bad face).

[Kiltman]

I always like to look at the reasons why we do things. The only reason why it is traditional for the twill lines to run in a certain direction in a kilt is because that's the "good face" of the cloth -- the side that doesn't have knots and things on it. So that's the face that you'd want on the outside of your clothing.

In other words, there is nothing magical about the twill lines running in one direction or the other. The point is to have the good face of the cloth on the outside of your garment.

So when you are dealing with cloth like Lochcarron's Strome weight, where the twill line runs the opposite direction as normal, what do you do?

Speaking for myself, I make the kilt with the good face of the fabric out. That's the whole point, really. (Though, I must say, with Lochcarron's fabric one can hardly tell the good face from the bad face).

Several years ago I had a similar question and was given the advise that Matt gives here. Probably only someone else who makes kilts is going to have any concern with the direction of the twill as long as it looks good.
Welcome to the forum.

[Pleater]

I would notice, but due to the kind nurturing of the people on X marks the Scot I would, these days, not tell you that your joy and delight is made inside out, but congratulate you on your purchase of a rapier loom woven kilt.

This forum is a very improving place.

Anne the Pleater :ootd: