I just received a kilt from UT Kilts on eBay and it is an 8yd acrylic economy in Black watch tartan. I just noticed this morning as I was getting ready to wear it for the first time the it is stitched black thread
about 4" from the bottom all around the pleats. These are not just tack stitches but go all the way around and look difficult to pull if needed. I know about basting stitches but have never seen them so deep and all the way down. Are these basting stitches or ??? I think they are but want to ask before doing anything.