Sport Kilt Comment

[allenlynott]

My Second Kilt was a Sport Kilt. Actually, it is The America's Tartan in Cotton. I have to admit, I don't wear it as often as my two woo Kilts becouse of one thing. That thing is the stiching at the pleats. If you were to stitch them down in the back about 6 to 8 inches, I think that would be better. Otherwise, I like my Sport Kilt alot.

Cheers,
Allen

[Blu (Ontario)]

If you were to stitch them down in the back about 6 to 8 inches, I think that would be better.

Some of the newer kilt styles leave the pleats free all the way up. I personally prefer the look and feel of the stiched down back. This would be an absolute must for me in a kilt purchase...even if it costs a bit more. Not just for looks but for the support it provides.And it does look great....why dispense with that?

Blu

[Graham]

The sportkilt website gives little info about how the kilt is made, the material and the price.

Or have i missed something?

[bubba]

Allen, simple solution. Get out the trusty sewing machine and go for it Taking it to a seamstress is an alternative if you aren't much at sewing.

[allenlynott]

Graham,
The kilt is made of about two yards of material and the pleats are only sewn at the waisteband.
Bubba,
I already did it. But, my feeling is that I shouldn't have to do that.

Cheers,
Allen

[bubba]

As I recall, Bear makes his 8 yarders the same way, not stitched down. I'm not sure why but I know I prefer the pleats stitched down about 6 to 8 inches from the waist. Better to preserve ones modesty in the wind

[bear]

As I recall, Bear makes his 8 yarders the same way, not stitched down. I'm not sure why but I know I prefer the pleats stitched down about 6 to 8 inches from the waist. Better to preserve ones modesty in the wind

Bubba,
I don't stitch down the pleats on my four or eight yard kilts because kilts are more comfortable without the stitching. The pleats are deep enough that they don't wander, so there's no need for stitching.
If you need your pleats to be perfect because you're in a pipe band or you're going to a formal function, you might want to rent or buy a traditional wool kilt. A casual kilt is good enough for me on any occasion. Others need to follow tradition more than I.
My Raven Cut kilts have a waistband that sits at the hips, giving the same effect as stitched down pleats. Personally, I prefer the freedom of the classic cut or grizzly cut but I do like having the pockets on the Raven Cut.
Modesty is not a big issue with me, or the Kilts Night Regulars. In the parade, there was a lot of hem flipping and spinning, much to the delight of the crowd.

[allenlynott]

Bear,
Your waistebands are wider than sportkilt. This gives it a little more.

Cheers,
Allen

[bubba]

Bear, the town where I live is full of and run by ultra conservative Dutch Catholics. This town has more Vans than Mayflower Moving Co. I do have to be a bit careful. A good pleat flip here would get jail time

[Casey]

I just received my Sport Kilt. It's very casual. I think it has the air of the great kilt with less defined pleats. I'll have to wear it for a while to fully appreciate it.

Casey