Quote Originally Posted by GTRMAN
Absolutely.. But, as I said, isn't the practicality the tradition of the kilt? Especially with the phillabeg(sp?).

I'm sure the first tailored kilts were also made for every-day use. It just prevented the owner from taking the time to pleat it every time he put it on. Again, practicality comes into play.
I do wear my hand sewn casually as well as dressed up. I've worn it for formal nights on a cruise and with a tshirt at the beer festival. So, I would say that the hand sewns are practical. Now, that being said, I wouldn't wear it where I knew it was going to get messed up.