New Kilt from the TKN!

[Jaeson]

Just ordered a 16oz Poly-vic Hamilton Gray from TKN.
Should have in time for NH Games in Loon. Now where to find some gray flashes????

[Spc. Scott]

I've made a few of my own after reading these:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/n...al+garter+ties
and
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/t...al+garter+ties

They have worked pretty well. Grab yer yarn Jaeson!

[Jaeson]

I've made a few of my own after reading these:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/n...al+garter+ties
and
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/t...al+garter+ties

They have worked pretty well. Grab yer yarn Jaeson!

yea....i ain't much fer needle an thread.

[Panache]

Jaeson,

I removed your duplicate post in the Contempory and Non-Traditional Kilts forum.

I'm curious about the weight of the kilt you just ordered

Just ordered a 16oz Poly-vic Hamilton Gray from TKN.

I know that Rocky, Pete, and a lot of our other Kilt Makers have been hunting for true 16 oz PV tartan. Is this what the Kilted Nation advertise it as? Do they note where the fabric is from?

Look forward to the pictures of your new kilt.

Cheers

Jamie

[Spc. Scott]

I hear ya. I have to admit it took me a while to braid the first set I made. Getting the braid to stay the same tightness all the way through and all that. But with that Wonder Knitter gadget it was a breeze.

[Jaeson]

Jaeson,

I removed your duplicate post in the Contempory and Non-Traditional Kilts forum.

I'm curious about the weight of the kilt you just ordered



I know that Rocky, Pete, and a lot of our other Kilt Makers have been hunting for true 16 oz PV tartan. Is this what the Kilted Nation advertise it as? Do they note where the fabric is from?

Look forward to the pictures of your new kilt.

Cheers

Jamie

Thanks. I wasn't sure where to post. It's 16oz. I picked up a black casual 16oz poly-vic from TKN awhile ago and it's really nice. Good value. Nice heavy feel to it.

[Tim Little]

The Hamilton Gray looks good; congrats!

Just out of curiousity, do you have any basis for comparison between the black TNK 16oz. PV and SWK's heavy black "shadow tartan"? I'm thinking about adding a "casual" kilt to my warddrobe -- preferring to keep my Geoffrey (Tailor) for special occasions -- and these look reasonable for the task: something that will look good, but not break the bank. (I figure ~$100 is about what I could justify spending on something of the sort.)

Cajunscot recommended USA Kilts, too, but they're more than I'd like to spend....

As for flashes, would this work? http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/garters.html

[Chrissss]

Jaeson,

I removed your duplicate post in the Contempory and Non-Traditional Kilts forum.

I'm curious about the weight of the kilt you just ordered



I know that Rocky, Pete, and a lot of our other Kilt Makers have been hunting for true 16 oz PV tartan. Is this what the Kilted Nation advertise it as? Do they note where the fabric is from?

Look forward to the pictures of your new kilt.

Cheers

Jamie

I have a couple of these 16 oz PV kilts. They are Gold Bros. kilts. And they do feel the weight.

There is a tag inside stating 65% PV, 35% Acetate. It's the acetate blend that bulks up the material and gives it the extra weight.

Chris...

[hospitaller]

1. go to a fabric store
2. get some gray felt or lenci material
3. get some iron-on stiffening material
4. get some 3/4" or 1" elastic
5. go home and cut the felt/lenci to the length you want your flashes
6. iron-on the stiffening material
7. cut elastic to length
8. hand sew the flashes to the elastic.
9. hand sew the elastic into a loop or add some velcro
10. enjoy your new gray flashes.

works with any color.

[Jaeson]

1. go to a fabric store
2. get some gray felt or lenci material
3. get some iron-on stiffening material
4. get some 3/4" or 1" elastic
5. go home and cut the felt/lenci to the length you want your flashes
6. iron-on the stiffening material
7. cut elastic to length
8. hand sew the flashes to the elastic.
9. hand sew the elastic into a loop or add some velcro
10. enjoy your new gray flashes.

works with any color.

Awesome! I'll try this!