Lochcarron kilt Package -No longer for sale

[The Wizard of BC]

Bruce,

The House of Edgar County Antrim Tartan is registered with a design date of 1 Jan 1996. It was designed by, and is even today, exclusive to House of Edgar. I checked with Locharron and they have not, and do not, weave fabric in this Tartan.

[Bruce M]

Bruce,

The House of Edgar County Antrim Tartan is registered with a design date of 1 Jan 1996. It was designed by, and is even today, exclusive to House of Edgar. I checked with Locharron and they have not, and do not, weave fabric in this Tartan.

Steve,

Not sure how this tag got in my kilt, but I am looking into it. I have removed all references to Locharron in the ad except for the thread title. Would you mind doing that or could you delete the thread altogether?

thanks, Bruce

[Jock Scot]

Hmm two questions spring instantly to mind. One, is the tartan what it is supposed to be? Two, if it is what it is supposed to be and Lochcarron did not and do not weave it,or construct it, then why is their label on the kilt?

Perhaps we on this website could answer the first question, but the second is beyond the scope of this website, nevertheless perhaps "someone" with official clout, might like to seek out a satisfactory answer? Further more, there will be several more pertinent questions arising from an unsatisfactory answer to the second question.

[The Wizard of BC]

I don't think all of that is necessary Bruce. It is a good kilt and I'm sure someone will appreciate it.
The only reason I even brought it up is that I just made a few Irish Tartan kilts.

I use the Marton Mills Irish County Crest Tartans but did my research to give the customer a choice.

The Tartan the kilt is made from is the HoE County Antrim.

[NPG]

I have some interest in this, but I am concerned that it might be too large for me. The hips in particular are a good 4 inches larger than my measurements. This is why I thought I would ask here in the open, so if this is the wrong place for this question my apologies - Would hip measurements that far off make a big differences in the fit? If so, is there a way to alter a kilt in this case to make it fit better?

[Bruce M]

I have some interest in this, but I am concerned that it might be too large for me. The hips in particular are a good 4 inches larger than my measurements. This is why I thought I would ask here in the open, so if this is the wrong place for this question my apologies - Would hip measurements that far off make a big differences in the fit? If so, is there a way to alter a kilt in this case to make it fit better?

What size is your waist? I had the kilt made for me 12 years ago, at the time my pants waist was in the 38" range, I probably weighed about 220. I'm 6'4" and now I'm in the 245 range and the kilt is getting on the snug side but still comfortable. I've always had a pretty big *** though.

Bruce

[NPG]

What size is your waist? I had the kilt made for me 12 years ago, at the time my pants waist was in the 38" range, I probably weighed about 220. I'm 6'4" and now I'm in the 245 range and the kilt is getting on the snug side but still comfortable. I've always had a pretty big *** though.

Bruce

I measured again today as it has been a while. My pants waist is around 35" my natural waist measurement for were you wear the kilt was up to 42" a few months ago, but it looks like the walking has paid off and I'm down to 40". I knew the kilt would be a bit big for me, but it's looking like I might need a good number of alterations to make this fit.

[Bruce M]

I measured again today as it has been a while. My pants waist is around 35" my natural waist measurement for were you wear the kilt was up to 42" a few months ago, but it looks like the walking has paid off and I'm down to 40". I knew the kilt would be a bit big for me, but it's looking like I might need a good number of alterations to make this fit.

OK, I want to sell the entire package, the jacket and shirt are both 46, shirt also has an 18" neck. It basically fits someone who is in the 6'4 range with a natural waist in the 42" range, my inseam in 36". Good thing is I have gained 30 lbs since I bought it and it still fits, can't say that about pants.

thanks, Bruce

[Bruce M]

I don't think all of that is necessary Bruce. It is a good kilt and I'm sure someone will appreciate it.
The only reason I even brought it up is that I just made a few Irish Tartan kilts.

I use the Marton Mills Irish County Crest Tartans but did my research to give the customer a choice.

The Tartan the kilt is made from is the HoE County Antrim.

Steve,

I spoke with a woman who runs the Scottish Imports shop here in Edmonton and she buys kilts from Lochcarron and the tag means it is a Lochcarron kilt but, in this case, the tartan has been purchased from HoE. So mystery solved, I feel better.

thanks, Bruce

[Jock Scot]

An interesting answer you had there, but I see no reason to doubt it.