Fabric Question

[jgcunningham]

New member here, first post. I'm not new to kilts but I have perplexing question: I have a kilt that was custom-made for me but the pleating was all wrong and did not follow the sett at all. I have now disemboweled it and am going to put it back to rights. My question is which side of the fabric is the outside? One side is rather flat with no nap and the threads are easily distinguishable. The other side has a fuzzy nap to it. It was originally built with the fuzzy side out, but now, after looking at a few pictures of others, I'm concerned that it may be bassackwards and the fuzz is supposed to be on the inside. Which is correct? I can't find any opinion among the DIY websites to guide me. I work with someone who makes garments as a side business and she said it was which ever one I wanted it to be. I personally think it looks better in a rustic, weathered way with the fuzzy side out. What say you all?

Jimbo

[lethearen]

Welcome to the rabble Jimbo My wool kilt has nary a fuzz on either side... so I couldn't guage. Someone here probably will be able to. They're full of all kinds of knowledge

I'd guess that the crisper side out would be better; it gives a cleaner, sharper look to the kilt. But if you like the fuzzy side showing better... who's to stop you?

[Iain Robb]

If it's got a fuzzy side and a crisp side, it may very well be acrylic. I made a kilt out of acrylic that had those characteristics. And yes, I put the crisp side out.

[KFCarter]

Welcome to the forum from Savannah, GA. Neither of my kilts has those attributes, but I'd think the "fuzzy" side ought to be inside.

[jgcunningham]

That's what I thought, that the crisp side belonged outward. My kilt was built by someone who had never made one before and it only cost me $20 for her to do it. I know how to sew somewhat so I'm going to tackle it this weekend. Heck, I made me a sporran out of an old leather purse, so this will just give me even more pride in my outfit.

The material is probably acrylic since I got it on sale for $2/yard but it held the pleats very nicely.

Thanks much, gents.

Jimbo

[Sionnach]

from AZ. Glad you found your answer.

[lethearen]

Let us know how it goes with photographic evidence

[Bugbear]

Welcome.

[sydnie7]

Welcome, and good luck with that!

One other convention: if there are twill lines visible on the fabric, they should run from the wearer's upper right hip to lower left hem, looking at the front apron. But that rule applies to true kilt wool fabrics; on something else it might put the "wrong" side out, so be flexible.

[Colonel MacNeal]

Welcome, and hope you have better experience with your next kilt.