Kiltmart

**Ursus11** · 12th November 10, 04:37 PM

I just recieved a kilt from Kilrtmart and notice a single thread in two places that runs completely across the pleated part of the kilt. Is that supposed to be there or should I cut it?

**piperdbh** · 12th November 10, 05:06 PM

Is it sewn in long, funny-shaped stitches and probably in a different color from the rest of the stitching in the kilt? If so, then it's most likely the basting thread which holds your pleats in position during shipping, and yes, you should pull it out.

**artificer** · 12th November 10, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by Ursus11

I just recieved a kilt from Kilrtmart and notice a single thread in two places that runs completely across the pleated part of the kilt. Is that supposed to be there or should I cut it?

Originally Posted by piperdbh

Is it sewn in long, funny-shaped stitches and probably in a different color from the rest of the stitching in the kilt? If so, then it's most likely the basting thread which holds your pleats in position during shipping, and yes, you should pull it out.

CAREFULLY!

ith:

**Nighthawk** · 12th November 10, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by artificer

CAREFULLY!

ith:

And with NOTHING SHARP!! Ask me why I say that... No really- go on. Ask.

**Squeaky McMurdo** · 12th November 10, 06:51 PM

uh oh...how do you know Hawk?

**Ursus11** · 12th November 10, 07:23 PM

Yes, that's kinda what I thought it was, but wanted to make sure before I cut anything. I CAREFULLY removed the thread and now it looks much better. Thanks for all the help!!

**Bugbear** · 12th November 10, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by Squeaky McMurdo

uh oh...how do you know Hawk?

He was probably using that cat to take the basting stitches out...

**Nighthawk** · 12th November 10, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by Bugbear

He was probably using that cat to take the basting stitches out...

No no, Ted. I used my sgain dubh. Luckily, it was an acrylic kilt. I have learned a lot about acrylic- like it burns easily, snags easily and cuts easily! Although that goofy little cat did in fact help... She's almost always with me, like a dog.

And since the "burns easily" thing is likely to be asked about, I'll tell you so you don't have to ask. I was camping, an ember flew on it, and it burst into flames! Part of it melted to my leg, and it was a pain in the rear to put it out!!

Acrylic + Camping = Potential for owie!!

**Bugbear** · 12th November 10, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

No no, Ted. I used my sgain dubh. Luckily, it was an acrylic kilt. I have learned a lot about acrylic- like it burns easily, snags easily and cuts easily! Although that goofy little cat did in fact help... She's almost always with me, like a dog.

And since the "burns easily" thing is likely to be asked about, I'll tell you so you don't have to ask. I was camping, an ember flew on it, and it burst into flames! Part of it melted to my leg, and it was a pain in the rear to put it out!!

Acrylic + Camping = Potential for owie!!

It could have been much worse, Hawk, much, much worse...
You could have been using the claymore.

Leap over the fire and land in yourself, just not in acrylic!