Who actually OWNS a Scottish hand-sewn?

[thescot]

Well, there are about forty responses already, but since I'm a newbie here, I'll respond, too.

I own a full 8 yd, 13 oz wool kilt from House of Edgar in Modern Robertson Htg. It's as fine a kilt as I have yet seen, and it's about 8 years old.

I also have a 13 oz. "casual kilt" (about 4-5 yds) in the muted Robertson Hunting from William MacIntosh. I ordered it for more casual, lively activities like picnics, hiking, etc., and it's my favorite, maybe becasue it's a bit shorter.

I also have a 22 oz military weight repro from What Price Glory in Gordon tartan. It's a great kilt for cold weather, but it's a bit spase--like military kilts--and has no fringe. It is, however, well made, just not as fine (if I may use the word) as a handmade custom kilt.

I also have a recent P-V in Leatherneck tartan (ooh-rah, Semper Fi) that seems pretty OK for a casual kilt. I am looking forward to their wool models soon.

Add to this my 5 yd breachen feile from William MacIntosh, and you have the set. The great kilt looks like dynamite when dressed up with doublet and lace, but it's a bit of trouble to put on. However, from the responses I get, it's worth it.

That's my experience covering about 8 years of heavy duty kilting.

My opinion is that there is absolutely NO substitute for a hand-made, custom kilt. It is worth the extra money IF YOU HAVE IT, but you are still looking better than the louts in jeans in any kilt. But then I am a trditionalist, so consider that. Also, with all this time and money spent on Scottish stuff, you can see that I am quite enthusiastic.