SWK leatherneck

[Chase]

Anyone know Jerry's name on XMTS so I can send him a PM?

[Panache]

Anyone know Jerry's name on XMTS so I can send him a PM?

Jerry's moniker is Sciuropterus, but he prefers people communicate with him by email concerning Stillwater kilts.

His email address is sales@stillwaterkilts.com

Cheers

Jamie

[Woodsheal]

Hey Alan (Chase),

For a great quick-and-dirty education on all things kilt-related (including pleating styles, fabrics, etc, etc) read this valuable document written by one of our own members:

http://clan.com/kiltsandtartan/

[Cage]

I really like the look of pleating to the sett. Does choosing sett over stripe or vice versa effect the cost by adding more yardage?

Ron,
for the USN tartan and I was thinking of getting a Texas Bluebonnet?
SF

Great taste! Those are on my list as well.

[McMurdo]

Sorry...Pleating to the sett or to the stripe...What is the more common?

Pleating to the stripe is quite often a military thing whereas pleating to the sett would be more common for civilians, as a general rule, of course you are free to get a kilt pleated however you wish.

As for what kilt maker is better, well again that is up to you. I happen to own a few 8 yard hand sewn kilts, CCK's, in both wool and PV, 8 and 5 yards, a USAKilt Semi Trad, and a Stillwater standard. Having said that they all have rotation in my wardrobe, and they all have their place. I would not for example wear my Stillwater to a wedding. So the question becomes what are you going to do with it? Once you answer that it might help you to decide what kilt to go with.

My personal feeling is that you should get the most expensive kilt you can afford, bearing in mind how and wear you will wear it.

[Mr. MacDougall]

I'll stick my oar in here, and mention that Stillwater's heavyweight Black Watch fabric is only a half sett, while the acrylic is the full sett. I own both, and they're both nice.

[Riverkilt]

Aye,

I have a USN semi-traditional (poly viscose) on order with Rocky at USA Kilts...with that special run of USN tartan....won't be long now.

Guessing you guys know about that...? If not, give Rocky a holler and see if he's got enough fabric for more.

Ron

[Shriner]

Chase,

I have just purchased a couple of weeks ago from Jerry at SWK a heavy wool USMC kilt and fly plaid. I also got a standard Irish Saffron. Ordered online thursday night and recieved it that next Tuesday. I have wore it twice now both times for formal events.





I am the one is the front with the bucket, it was are Tartan Ball and was incharge of fundraising (raffle & 50/50)

I am very happy with the service and the kilts. I own everything from a handmade tank to inexpensive kilts from SWK and Frugal Corner.


John

[McFarkus]

I'm pretty sure the wool the SWKs are made from are woven in the Middle East. ...

The Black Watch I got was Australian wool. Not sure about the Lamont Weathered. I'm sure Jerry will tell you the wool source if you ask.

[Chase]

I plan on wearing the Leatherneck to the Houston Highland games in May 2008 and yes I will be competing as I started my training last week.