Hemming a Stillwater

**Woodsheal** · 9th March 07, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by Barb T.

The 19th century wool that I've seen is somewhat felted, which keeps it from raveling. Modern heavy-weight kilting fabric is not felted, and, if you cut it off, it won't be long before you have a fringe at the bottom.

Barb

What type of wool is used in the SWK "heavy weights" (I realize they're Pakistani made)? Is it typical kilt fabric: twill-weave worsted? And what weight is it?

**Panache** · 9th March 07, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

What type of wool is used in the SWK "heavy weights" (I realize they're Pakistani made)? Is it typical kilt fabric: twill-weave worsted? And what weight is it?

Woodsheal,

I'd email Jerry over at Stillwater Kilts and ask him. For the best information go to the source!

Cheers

Panache

**Dreadbelly** · 3rd March 07, 08:56 PM

SO THAT IS HOW YOU KEEP YOUR HAIR ON FIRE!

Combustable fuel.

Really nice pictures, thank you.

**The F-H.C.A.G.** · 3rd March 07, 09:03 PM

After finishing the hemming, I needed to press the pleats back in

Then, Panache's favorite part, the after pictures

All in all, a slightly tedious process, but not difficult. I actually found it quite soothing.

Be well,

P.S. I did try to rotate these pictures, but after all those drinks, I couldn't seem to get Panache to stand on his feet.

**ScottInNewHampshire** · 3rd March 07, 10:46 PM

Looks great F-HCAG! I know it can be a lot of sewing but like you I find it to be kind of soothing.

The length is SO much better. Looks great Panache. You make a great team. Congrats.

**BEEDEE** · 4th March 07, 08:28 AM

F-HCAG - another outstanding pictorial tutorial, especially after I realized that the pictures had not been rotated and the the angles were simply a result of the demon drink!!

Might I suggest that Panache invests in a tripod for future photo shoots?

Brian