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5th August 23, 10:41 AM
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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
Last edited by silentb0509; 5th August 23 at 10:42 AM.
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5th August 23, 11:28 AM
#2
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.
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5th August 23, 11:59 AM
#3
Welcome aboard from another Campbell!
"There is no merit in being wet and/or cold and sartorial elegance take second place to common sense." Jock Scot
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5th August 23, 12:56 PM
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 from No Colorado!
"Cuimhnich air na daoine o'n d'thaining thu"
Remember the men from whom you are descended.
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5th August 23, 01:12 PM
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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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5th August 23, 03:47 PM
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 Welcome from North Carolina, glad to have you.
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6th August 23, 10:07 AM
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Welcome!
A warm welcome from Florida's Treasure Coast!
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6th August 23, 04:08 PM
#8
I didn't see anyone mention it, but I always use a "seam ripper" when removing basting threads on anything.
A nice sharp seam ripper will give more precision and reduce the possibility of a mishap than using scissors or a knife.
(Due to being sharp it cuts threads cleanly and doesn't pull threads.)
Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte
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7th August 23, 08:11 AM
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All the kilts I ever received from Scotland there was never a knot in the basting threads [thank God]. Bespoke kiltmaker Robert MacDonald on his YouTube channel recommends using a pencil with a blunt tip. Simply take your time and place the pencil tip under the thread and gently pull up. Woke every time that's how I do it.
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12th August 23, 04:27 AM
#10
I can see using a pencil if I didn't have a seam ripper.
Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte
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