Hand Sewn: Be All End All

[warwick]

Tartan: Alabama state tartan [the blue and grey one listed on STA.com]
Weight: 18 oz
Yardage: 9yrd
Customization: military high rise, military box pleat, no apron fringe, only two buckles
Why: I was born in Alabama and I like the tartan, also like military box pleats

[Jake_S]

Tartan: Fleming (STA #2531)
Weight: 16oz
Yardage: 8yrd
Customization: Knife pleat to the gold stripe, 2 straps with silver buckles
Why: It's my family tartan (GGGrandmother is a Fleming), it's an unusual tartan, and it looks absolutely amazing in person.

Now I have to save up the grand it'll cost to have it made and shipped from Scotland.


Jake

[Galician]

My first kilt was and remains my dream kilt:

NYC Tartan
16 oz. wool
handsewn in Scotland

I am a fourth generation New Yorker and consider this to be my district tartan par excellence.

[James MacMillan]

This is a hard one - part of me would respond to just say - "My next kilt"

But to take it a step forward - When I absolutely want to look and feel at my best, right now, I will pick my beloved Leatherneck or my almost equally beloved Hudson Bay.

The choice is hard: Both kilts are hand made masterpieces. The Leatherneck was made in Scotland, and the Hudson Bay was made by our own ChattanCat.

[michaelbeeman]

Oh, I like this idea! I'll play!

Tartan: Clan Beeman (currently under development)
Weight: 16 oz
Yardage:8 yrds
Customization: 2 straps
Why: I consider myself, in the words of DEVO, a "New Traditionalist". Time for a new tartan with, oh yeah, lots of black and yellow!

[Colin]

Tartan: Wood
Weight: 16 oz Lochcarron
Yardage: whatever the kiltmaker needed. They are the experts.
Customization: I would like this in a weathered pattern and colours (currently unavailable). I got the 13oz Lochcarron in Weathered Mackenzie a few years ago and I would like to have both sides of the family in my favorite style.

[Galb]

Tartan: Galbraith, both Ancient and Modern
Weight: 13oz. Wool
Yardage: 8yd.
Customization: Three Straps and Buckles
Why: It is my family tartan and I love the look of it. I would go with the 13oz wool because I live in Florida. I cannot imagine wearing heavy wool in this state. I like the deeper pleats even if it means a warmer garment, so therefore, I want the 8yd. I also like the look of the 3 straps and buckles.

[northernsky]

Tartan: Davidson Ancient
Weight: 13 oz
Yardage: enough (4?)
Customization: box pleat
Why: I have always wanted a box pleat and the tartan is to honour my late mother and her family

[bjproc]

Tartan: One personally designed for me
Weight: 16oz or 18oz
Yardage: 8-9 yard
Customization: Pleated to the sett, completely hand sewn, matching flashes
Why: Have always wanted a personal tartan designed for my family.

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Tartan: One personally designed for me
Weight: 13oz
Yardage: 8 yard
Customization: Pleated to the sett, completely hand sewn, matching flashes
Why: want a personal tartan designed for my family and something to leave my mark on for history

[Wompet]

I'm surprised nobody's gone crazy

Well, if you insist:
Tartan: Sackett (family)
Weight: 18 oz
Yardage: 8 yd
Customization: regimental weight, two straps, underapron pocket, possibly left-handed, ... not sure about pleating (stripe or sett)
Why: It's my family tartan; I prefer two straps to three; I put an underapron pocket on almost every kilt I sew; and I like the idea of a kilt I can strap on and laugh at Lake Effect Snow.