Hey Moosedog,

My very first hand sewn traditional kilt was an 11 ounce Macdonald Lord of the Isles Hunting from Lochcarron Mills sewn up by Kathy Lare of Kathy's Kilts www.kathyskilts.com

She told me that the 11oz is usually reserved for the lady dancers, but that it also made a good kilt. I've had it over two years and no problems.

No clue how many yards she used to sew it up for my massive girth, but the pleats are 2 1/2 inches wide and 3/4 inch of each pleat shows. If that makes sense.

Bottom line, 11 ounce is lighter than the heavier weights, but it still makes a great man's kilt and if you move your tail around it's gonna swing beautifully.



What pleats? The digital camera does struggle with a busy tartan...

Ron