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Taking up the hem on a kilt

  • 08-10-2013 9:35pm
    #1
    Misty May
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49 ✭


    Has anyone attempted to take up the hem of a kilt? I wouldn't be an expert on sewing but I was thinking of taking up my daughter's school kilt as it is very long. The pleats are putting me off a bit. I was advised to take the waist band off, cut a piece off and the reattach it. That is a no no for me. I can take up curtains but..... waist bands to be reattached .... not for me. Any advice of other people's experiences would be great.:)


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  • #2
    wmpdd3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,625 ✭✭✭wmpdd3


    I would def go in by the waistband, much easier.

    If you do the bottom and you are off, every pleat could sit crooked!

    Can you put up a pic? How much room is there before the pleats to make an adjustment?

    A bigger difference between the waist and hips will also make a difference (sorry to comment on your daughters shape!)


  • #3
    Misty May
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49 ✭Misty May


    Yikes thanks for your advice and no problem with the comments, it's all very helpful. I think I may have to get it done by someone who actually knows how to sew. Thanks


  • #4
    looksee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,095 ✭✭✭✭looksee


    Agree with wmpdd3, definitely a waistband job!

    If you absolutely have to take it up from the hem, don't try to turn a double hem, the edge needs to be overlocked and a single, small (max 1cm) hem turned. Press all the pleats out around the edge - get rid of the pleats for about a few centimeters - turn up the hem, stitch with small stitches then carefully press the pleats back in. Not easy - waistband easier!


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