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27th September 18, 08:45 AM
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 Originally Posted by Stoff
Odd man out here. My response is to ask you how handy you are. If you are the DIY sort consider getting Barbara Tewksbury's book "The Art od Kilt Making" and having a go of it yourself. On that subject then consider going to Kilt Kamp next year.
Stoff
I sooooo want to go to Kilt Kamp but 100% do not have the budget for it. Also, I've considered making my own but (a) I don't know how to sew and my recent attempts to convert a jacket ended in disaster and (b) ordering the wool at retail prices ends up costing almost as much as just buying the machine-stitched finished kilt, though I agree hand-sewn is of infinitely better quality.
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27th September 18, 09:03 AM
#2
You probably will not like my answer, but will state the obvious. Why rush into buying another inexpensive kilt? Save up more money and buy one that you will be happy with, simply SAVE. Keep buying lower quality over and over only adds up to a more expensive one you could purchase from the start. You will not be satisfied until you step up to the 16 ounce 8 yard Kilt. My advice, don't buy anything until you feel you can afford what you want. Keep buying budget kilts and you will keep buying budget kilts, all of this adds up. Save, only a matter of a few hundred dollars more, don't rush into it. I don't believe this is snobbish as stated prior, to the contrary, its correct, especially if you want a Formal-ish Kilt. It becomes an heirloom than can be passed down, and certainly will outland the more inexpensive kilts. Just my two cents worth, from experience.
Last edited by CollinMacD; 27th September 18 at 09:07 AM.
Allan Collin MacDonald III
Grandfather - Clan Donald, MacDonald (Clanranald) /MacBride, Antigonish, NS, 1791
Grandmother - Clan Chisholm of Strathglass, West River, Antigonish, 1803
Scottish Roots: Knoidart, Inverness, Scotland, then to Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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27th September 18, 09:50 AM
#3
Just to throw one more option at you.... have you considered a 4 yard box pleat in 16 oz wool? It is a very traditional kilt and due to the lower yardage is usually less expensive.
"Good judgement comes from experience, and experience
well, that comes from poor judgement."
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27th September 18, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Liam
Just to throw one more option at you.... have you considered a 4 yard box pleat in 16 oz wool? It is a very traditional kilt and due to the lower yardage is usually less expensive.
I have one of those and absolutely love it!
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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27th September 18, 11:09 AM
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Also the price previously mentioned of $750 for an 8 yd wool kilt is perhaps in Canadian dollars
Here in the States you can get a bespoke wool kilt in 8 yds for about $600.00 depending on size.
Good luck with your decision - lots of good advice above.
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