Thought I had better elaborate a bit more on my post, reread what I wrote yesturday, and need to add a few things (was asleep on my feet as past bedtime when I hastily posted news, on night shift at present).
Anyway the lady i spoke with isnt the actual kiltmaker but assures me that they can produce a kilt to suit my requirements, the kiltmaker she has does the majority of the kilts used by most highland pipe bands in the state,as well as trhe highland dancers etc!
told her that i was concerned about wool as I think I am alergic to it. she explained that that is usually due to rough fibers in the wool and has told me that they import only top quality tartan from scottland and can show me one that I would swear was silk!!
I also asked her if I supplied the material of my choice would they make a kilt from it. her response was that they would have to see the material first.
I told her about Barb's advice that any material that is too thick for a shirt can be used for a kilt and she agreed.
Also told her about the solid colour kilt that jimmy made and would like one made the same way.
They have made solid kilts already as the irish musicians/dancers have sometimes requested them.
So all in all the best thing for me to do is to go see her and have a chat and look at their work.
They also hire kilts so may even do that for a day to see what a traditional kilt is like to wear.
she also said that they only make the 8 yarders.
I told her about this forum and the nikname "tank"
Anyway who knows what will eventuate, they also stock Barb's book so that is another option! (might enquire about lessons could lead to new and uncharted career!!!) Cheers all Andrew
P.S. they also make there own shoes (cant remember proper name) and there own belts/buckles and sporrans
(sounds like I hit the jackpot here!!!!)
P.p.s was thinking of getting the same material that my AK is made of for them to make up,I can get it for
$8/metre. So for $50 I can get 2 kilts made from it, depending on how much they charge to build them it could be the best way. I explained that these kilts would be used for day to day wear so wasnt keen on forking out a lot of cash for just one kilt. also said they could probably alter my AK to fit me better.
Jimmy, what are your thoughts on the material I mentioned.
And if anyone else has opinions I be glad to hear them.
Wouyld the cotton twill or the poly/vis be better??