Stillwater Thrifty Review

[Spinnaker]

I recently received my new SWK Standard kilk, and I can speak nothing but praise(4"'deep pleats, strong buckles). Yes, it is acrylic, but the construction is great. As background, I spent 6 months of research, hemming and hawing, I and I chose Stillwater because of the fine recommendations on this forum. Am very pleased with the above-value I got.

[Mirthlesstroll]

I got the Thrifty for my son, then the brat lost weight!! :-) I did sew the pleats down to the hip - I think that improved the swing some. I think the Thrifty and Economy are good choices for fast-growing kids, and parents on a budget.

[Fat Irish]

Mirthlesstroll, I totally agree. They are prefect for the market they are tailored to (no pun intended)...budget minded kilters.

[Lord Eoin]

I received my Scottish National Thrifty Kilt last night.....My wife sews historical costuming wanted to add the "missing Leather straps". But she thought it was OK for me to wear for SCA and or steampunk as is. My next one will be a "MacKenzie Tartan" as I am a MacKenzie. The Thrifty Kilt is a lot lighter than my wedding kilt in wool. Better for outdoors wear/summer use.

[Fat Irish]

Eoin,

Very cool. I think adding the straps and sewing down to the hips would really help make it a much better garment, but then again, for less than 50 bucks even with shipping...just wear it and rock on!

[The_Tailor]

I have this same kilt, Irish National Thrifty, and I really like it. I've made my own that certainly fit better, but I do love the coloring on it, and it is the one I wear the most.

[TheOfficialBren]

I own a Stillwater Thrifty in Blackwatch. It was my first kilt...great for testing the waters on a budget. I am really happy with it. I had no delusions as to the quality of this garment when I purchased it. I was NOT expecting a tank. It actually exceeded my expectations. I expected something along the lines of MacTablecloth. Instead I got a decent entry-level kilt. With a few modifications it would be even better.

I've worn my thrifty onstage while playing my drumkit for a few gigs. It tuened out to be VERY practical for drumming.

I look forward to getting a couple of really nice of kilts soon, maybe even a tank, but Stillwater sells a decent product that won't break the bank.

I agree with what people say about them: they are a reputable retailer and Jerry treats his customers really well. I would do business with them again.

[BatlRatl]

The SWK is great for us Scouters (MacLaren) and scout troops who adopt it as their uniform. It's durable enough and easy on the budget (A scout is thrifty). Overall,
a great deal for those who want one but don't have enough to afford an $800 tank.

Thanks SWK!

[Fat Irish]

Okay, so let me try one more again...apparently I wasn't a very good communicator last time. The down side to any e-communication, is that it is too easy to read into it what was not intended.

I don't dislike Stillwater Kilts, the fine folks who work their, nor even the Pakastanis who make them. My purpose was only to share my oppinion of the product delivered to me. I have heard in this forum and even on the Stillwater site that their Economy and Standard kilts are fine products. I didn't order one of them, I ordered the thrifty. Had I ordered a better model, I'm sure my review would have been as positive as the others I've read on them.

I ordered their cheap-o model because they is what they offer that fits me. The Econ and Standard do not come in my size.

[Fat Irish]

Spinnaker, I've heard that the Economy and the Standard are (according to the Stillwater site) "orders of mangnitude" better quality than the Thrifty. Several people sing their praises on this forum. I'm very happy that you enjoy yours, and I wish I could order one of their better products, alas, my **** is too large for anything they offer other than the thrifty.