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    Hand Sewn Kilts in the Wind

    So I'm out taking some pics of my new Ultimate Rain Cape from Mr. Antony. Wore the red to contrast with the black cape. I'm guessing the wind gusts today were 15 to 25 mph. You can see the wind on my shirt and my hair. And here's a pic of the wind and the cape.



    But I'm noticing my kilt is doing fine in the wind. Its 13 oz from House of Edgar's Old and Rare. You'd think 13 oz would be blowing around more in the wind. But it didn't.





    You can really see the wind's effect on the back of my shirt. But even though the pleats danced in the wind, they never flew around.

    Kathy Lare sewed them up to a 3" pleat depth with a 3/4" pleat reveal.

    Ya gotta love that kind of quality.

    Ron
    Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
    Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
    "I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."

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    Excellent pics as always!

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    Excelent pics. That red does show up quite nicely, against the black cape.

    On the subject of wind, I have a 4 yard box pleated affair, in 13 ounce, and I've never had a bit of problem with it. Worsted is really good stuff... and when you think about it, even in spite of the fact that 13 ounce is considered "middle weight", it's still quite heavy, as garment fabrics go.

    PS. Beautiful scenery, by the way.

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    Aye, that's quality. I'm currently waiting on a 13oz hand sewn to be delivered.

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    Very nice outfit Ron!! I love wool!
    Sara
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    What kilt??? All I see is a blue, blue lake...
    Wallace Catanach, Kiltmaker

    A day without killting is like a day without sunshine.

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    Red shirt, red sox, kilt....looks good, Ron. I like this.

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    Have to like anything with RED SOX!!!

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    Wonderful looking kilts Ron, and I really like the cape.

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    I just ordered Mr. Anthony Bandspec capes for my daughter and for me, and they are the bee's knees as well. Much nicer than the cheaper nylon ones and not that much more expensive. If you're looking for a nice Inverness but don't want to lay out for the Mr. Anthony Ultimate, the Bandspec is a good alternative.
    Kiltmaker, piper, and geologist (one of the few, the proud, with brains for rocks....
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