Handmade Wool Kilt by USA Kilts in Auld Lang Syne Modern

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Some time ago, Rocky announced the availability of some surplus tartans for his Premier and five-yard kilts to be offered at a clearance discount. I called to request one in Auld Lang Syne, but then Rocky kicked in a second offer: Would I be interested in having it made by hand from a kiltmaker in Scotland who would satisfy certain qualifying prerequisites for only a modest upcharge? I agreed, though I must disclose the terms included my review here.

I will let Rocky explain the arrangement at his discretion, but for the purposes of this review, I will say that my only knowledge of the actual kiltmaker is that he or she is represented by Rocky and USA Kilts, with assurances of a certain level of experience.

After discussing it with Rocky over the phone, I ordered my kilt using specs that I have worked out with Barb: waist, hips, total length to the quarter inch; two buckles, with 2.25" rise and a bit of extra flair at the waist. No problem. I forget the day I placed the order - I decided I wasn't going to jones after this one - but it was probably within a week after the announcement on 11/11/2008.

I found out yesterday it had shipped, and today it arrived with my mail without my having to sign for it - which spared me a day's wait and a trip to the P.O.

I am a little amazed that a 16 oz. tank can fit in a box this size.

Someone at USPS shared in the excitement by adding a little smiley face to the note scrawled on one of my bills indicating the package was included with the day's mail - in case I might have missed it on the door step.

I can hardly wait to open it, but first things first.

Hullo, what's this? Almost looks like someone else wanted to see what was in the box.

OK, on with it.
Yup, that's a kilt.

A stack of USA Kilts business cards popped out...

...followed by matching flashes and a second order of overstock navy blue piper's hose.

Hey, I just noticed that one of the flashes is at odds with the rest. The twill runs the wrong way.

The kilt came with three rows of basting stitches.

[To Be Continued]