question to riverkilt

[Colin]

Stillwater used to have instructions on how to shorten the kilt yourself. I could be wrong, but I would assume that with the arcylic you could alter the bottum and not need to put a hem on. Because it is not a natural fabric or a twill pattern, I don't see how it could unravel. Anyone know more about this?

[bubba]

Colin, it will unravel just like any other woven fabric. It's woven, not fused so a hem is neccesary if you shorten it. The Stillwater standards are light enough in weight that the hem done properly could only enhance the swish factor.

[Colin]

Colin, it will unravel just like any other woven fabric. It's woven, not fused so a hem is neccesary if you shorten it. The Stillwater standards are light enough in weight that the hem done properly could only enhance the swish factor.

Interesting, My Canada Kilt never had a hem and never unraveled at all.

[Joe Gondek]

Thanks for all the help

My kilt lenght measures 20" navel to top of knee
the kilt I have now is 21"and It rides 1" above my naval and hits top of knee
24' would put it right on the ribs and cut my torso in half
Is that too long?
I have a klit that I made that is 23" and it fits about right for a traditional

I guess that the only real way to find out is to order one and try it on

[Colin]

Thanks for all the help

My kilt lenght measures 20" navel to top of knee
the kilt I have now is 21"and It rides 1" above my naval and hits top of knee
24' would put it right on the ribs and cut my torso in half
Is that too long?
I have a klit that I made that is 23" and it fits about right for a traditional

I guess that the only real way to find out is to order one and try it on

Go for it. Ron mentioned that he didn't like the idea of ordering something and than having to pay for it to be altered. While I completely agree with him, the price for a standard (or heavyweight...stay away from the econo) Stillwater kilt is so absurdly low, the little bit extra for a nice hem is still going to be cheaper than most of your casual non-wool kilts. Look at the price of the Utilikilts and they are all standard lengths (with a few options, but still not custom made).