My first kilt which I have had for about a year now is a SWK Irish National Standard. I wouldn’t say I wear it often but do wear it on occasion (I still haven’t made that leap yet). It fits great, is comfortable and I love it! I had intended to pick-up SWK heavyweight but have been waiting to see if Jerry was going to offer a greater selection of tartans in the heavyweight line. In the meantime I had an opportunity to pick-up heavyweight 16 oz. - 8+ yard Kilt in Stewart Old Modern that was made by Gaelic Themes. I was told it was worn a couple of times. It came by Fed Ex yesterday. It looks brand new and fits like a glove!! (I will post some pictures when I get a chance). What a difference!!! The feel of the material, the fit, the comfort….I could go on and on!! My wallet (and wife) may say no, but I don’t think I can go back!!!! (don’t worry Jerry, I most likely will be back)
If you bought a kilt and it spoiled you.. then you're doing it right
Originally Posted by ardchoille If you bought a kilt and it spoiled you.. then you're doing it right Yup, what he said. Guid ain ye!
Dee Ferret ad astra virtus
Yep, that'll spoil ya! But it works out, really it does. I had 2 SWK Standards already when I got my 8yd Hand Sewn from Scotland, and still went back and purchased one of Jerry's Heavy Weights. I have another of those on my wish list, as well as a few more tanks.
I remember my very first wool kilt fondly and I remember thinking at the time that I had suddenly become a "wool only" kilt snob - and - I was right. Hey... who else is gonna spoil you? Enjoy!
Originally Posted by ardchoille If you bought a kilt and it spoiled you.. then you're doing it right Ditto.
"Two things are infinite- the universe, and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Albert Einstein.
I agree! A traditional is great!
I own a Thrifty from Jerry and two heavyweights. I will say that the hand on the Australian Merino wool the Blackwatch is made from is great - on a par with the handmade kilt from Scotland I bought on Ebay with a James Pringle label. There is a major difference between the wool and the acrylic.
Animo non astutia
Hmmm… YES!
Isn't it great to feel spoiled ! Enjoy ! Best, robert
Robert Amyot-MacKinnon
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