The Road to Kiltdom...

**MacWage** · 2nd July 07, 06:06 PM

Well, my FIRST kilt-ish garment was a belted plaid, as were the next few.

My first "real" kilt was a CHEAP, CHEAP one.
I didn't like it much, so I didn't WEAR it much.

The FIRST kilt I ACTUALLY WORE in public with ANY REGULARITY was a 5 yard saxony wool knife pleat I made myself using internet directions.

The REST have been MUCH better made wool box-pleats, made by me.

Now, the ONLY ones I EVER wear are the box-pleats.

**ncof300d** · 2nd July 07, 06:14 PM

My first and second have been Stillwater Economy Kilts.
I think that for my next one I would like to try a true 'eight yard wool'.
I am also interested in trying to make my own.

Please excuse me for my ignorance, but what is a 'tank' kilt?

**Shawnesse** · 2nd July 07, 06:43 PM

My first kilt was a cunniham(sp?) that was made by Blooming Leather now called Kilt Krossings.

**Clockwork John** · 2nd July 07, 06:45 PM

My first kilt was an off-the-peg viscose/acetate in Campbell of Argyll that I purchased in Edinburgh on my honeymoon.

**BEEDEE** · 2nd July 07, 06:53 PM

My first was a Sport Kilt in black Stewart with sewn down pleats and belt loops.

Now up to # 8!

Brian

**Kid Cossack** · 2nd July 07, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by ncof300d

My first and second have been Stillwater Economy Kilts.
I think that for my next one I would like to try a true 'eight yard wool'.
I am also interested in trying to make my own.

Please excuse me for my ignorance, but what is a 'tank' kilt?

"Tank" is a bit of internal X-marks language, coined, I believe, by Jimmy Carbomb some years back. It refers to a handsewn, eight yard heavyweight wool (i.e., 16 oz) kilt.

Best,

**Kid Cossack** · 2nd July 07, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Well you had to ask, I am sure that some people are getting sick of my story as I have posted parts of it before well if you are sick of it just go to the next post.
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McMurdo---that story NEVER gets old.

**Tattoo Bradley** · 2nd July 07, 07:14 PM

Well, my first doesn't really fit in the three. It was a 5 yarder, handsewn. So, I just clicked the "tank" option.

**johnnym** · 2nd July 07, 07:17 PM

My first was an off-the rack MacKenzie I bought at a Scottish festival a year or so before I found X-marks. I wore it to work today. I had previously found many kilts on line, but I wanted to try on an actual one before buying by mail order. I assumed (correctly) that the festival would be the place to look at various kilts and talk to vendors and owners before taking the plunge. My favorite, and best looking in my closet, is the "American Heritage" by Rocky at USA (Thanks again, Rocky). I also have a couple SK (US Navy and US Air Force) and a "Pride of Scotland" with no makers markings. I like the styling of the Utilikilt, but I prefer tartans over solid colors, thus do not have one in my collection.