Pinning would be a nightmare, but basting is a fast and relatively simple way to stabilize the pleats, not only to make working with it during sewing but also for pressing. (I cannot speak with authority, as I don’t make kilts, but I do baste when pressing mine, and make quilts with a lot of hand sewing.)
It’s done... but more by inexperienced kilters... my first kilt turned out great by basting the pleats in place... but my teacher insists it’s not necessary... infact he warns of his teacher’s saying... “ if I ever find out you missed a pin in someone’s garment, I’ll stand and witch you eat the thing” so if you must keep it in place basting is great. Others insist on no pins or basting just grab and go... im no where near competant enough for that... I do pin... especially at home.
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I like the look of a well crafted tweed kilt. Perhaps I should have one ... thanks for the suggestion Eric.
Pinning would be a nightmare, but basting is a fast and relatively simple way to stabilize the pleats, not only to make working with it during sewing but also for pressing. (I cannot speak with authority, as I don’t make kilts, but I do baste when pressing mine, and make quilts with a lot of hand sewing.)
It’s done... but more by inexperienced kilters... my first kilt turned out great by basting the pleats in place... but my teacher insists it’s not necessary... infact he warns of his teacher’s saying... “ if I ever find out you missed a pin in someone’s garment, I’ll stand and witch you eat the thing” so if you must keep it in place basting is great. Others insist on no pins or basting just grab and go... im no where near competant enough for that... I do pin... especially at home.