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What is the difference between pleating to sett or stripe on kilts?
Kilts can be pleated to either the sett or the stripe.
Pleating to sett is the pattern running across the pleats to give it the same appearance as the front of the kilt.
Pleated to the stripe is the stripe running down each pleat normally this is...
How do I measure for a kilt?
Measuring for a kilt has never been easier with our measuring guide. You will find this under the add to cart button within the kilt product (illustration below).
Please feel free to contact our friendly customer service representative if you have any...
How much fabric do I require for a kilt?
The majority of tartan fabrics from stock are woven double width so you will require 3.70 metres for a traditional 8-yard hand sewn made to measure kilt. If the tartan is uncentred i.e. non-matching then we can send you 7.40 single width.
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What are the white threads running through the pleating on my kilt?
Your kilt will be delivered with what is called “basting threads”. The basting threads are rows of large white basting stitches. The purpose of basting threads is to hold the pleating together. Your kilt is pressed twice before being shipped out to you...