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    Removing basting threads

    Hello all!
    I’m a brand new member who is born and raised in the States, but a Campbell by ancestry (don’t judge me, lol). I just received my new Campbell (modern) kilt today direct from Scotland, and wondered if there are any cautions I should be aware of (other than the obvious) or tricks/tips when removing the basting stitches. I’ve had another kilt for years, but I doubt it was genuinely Scottish-made (online-purchase and arrived with no basting stitches), so I want to ensure I don’t do anything to harm my new prized garment. Any help is welcomed and appreciated.

    Alba gu bràth!

    Brett Campbell
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    Just be gentle and slow. Some (a very few) manufacturers not only baste but tie each stitch in, in which case it's a damnable nuisance to remove them, but still possible with due care. Most (almost all) are incredibly simple to remove directly.
    Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.

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    Welcome aboard from another Campbell!
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    from No Colorado!
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    I cut the long section of the basting thread between each stitch and then gently pull out the little short pieces with tweezers.
    The secret is not to pull on the basting thread if it is caught. This will damage the weave of the fabric.
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    Welcome from North Carolina, glad to have you.

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