A Dressed up Semi-Trad

**McMurdo** · 16th September 08, 09:35 AM

I realized that I did not have any dressy photos of my Semi-Traditional Black Stewart Kilt, so decided to rectify that today so here are couple shots of a dressy Semi-Trad. proof that these kilts can go just about anywhere and fit in.

**Highland Logan** · 16th September 08, 09:38 AM

Is the bottom sleavage fringed?

Frank

**McMurdo** · 16th September 08, 09:45 AM

Yes Frank it is, that would be my one complaint about this kilt.

**Highland Logan** · 16th September 08, 09:48 AM

The piper at my wedding wore Black Stewart. I always thought it was a fine looking tartan. Nice look McMurdo.

Frank

**Nighthawk** · 16th September 08, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Yes Frank it is, that would be my one complaint about this kilt.

Given the nature of the material, I think the fringe on the bottom is a great idea. The weaver in my living history group explained to me why the material can't be properly selvedged. I don't remember the details, as I'm not a weaver and it only half way made sense to me, but given the alternative- to hem it- I think the fringing is a great idea.

**fluter** · 16th September 08, 08:28 PM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

The weaver in my living history group explained to me why the material can't be properly selvedged.

Marton actually has some looms that will make a very presentable selvedge with the poly-viscose. I got lucky, my first 2 USAKs had the selvedge, and I didn't know there was an alternative.

Rocky has said that when he orders a custom weave, he always specifies the selvedge. When he orders a bolt of stock tartan, it may come either way.

**Nighthawk** · 16th September 08, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by fluter

Marton actually has some looms that will make a very presentable selvedge with the poly-viscose. I got lucky, my first 2 USAKs had the selvedge, and I didn't know there was an alternative.

Rocky has said that when he orders a custom weave, he always specifies the selvedge. When he orders a bolt of stock tartan, it may come either way.

Interesting! Good to know.

**cessna152towser** · 16th September 08, 09:52 AM

Looking good, Glen.
I've worn my USA semi-trad to church when the weather was rather wet for a wool kilt and it is entirely acceptable as a dressy kilt.
Like you, my only minor criticism is the rugged fringing at the bottom of the kilt rather than a smooth selvedge or hem.