Blaklader Kilt Arrived

**Freedomlover** · 27th February 08, 06:11 PM

I ordered one on the 15th, and it was delivered today. it is about as well made as you could wish for. Rock solid heavy denim. Heavier than Levi's 501's used to be. 13 pockets, and dead on as to size. Someone else said his was 25" long, but mine came in at 23 7/8", and it shrank a quarter inch to 23 5/8" when I washed it (cold water). Before tossing it in the machine I took a black Sharpie and got rid of the white stitching. Why they used white thread is beyond me, but with it blacked out I think it looks fine. I was also a little surprised to note the place of manufacture. Not Sweden: Viet Nam.

On the whole I am very pleased with it, and sure to get more pleased when it softens up some more. Pictures to follow.

**Steve53** · 27th February 08, 06:29 PM

I'm just wondering if that white machine-sewn line is really a machine-sewn basting? I've seen mum do such, though she's never worked on a kilt before.

**Freedomlover** · 27th February 08, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by Steve53

I'm just wondering if that white machine-sewn line is really a machine-sewn basting? I've seen mum do such, though she's never worked on a kilt before.

A fair guess, but no. That picture shows the hem stitching which is about 20/inch as opposed to the rest of the seams which are about 14/inch.

**NewYorkBen** · 28th February 08, 12:37 PM

It's funny how tastes differ! The contrasting stitching is one of the reasons I bought it! I love that look in general, and especially on this kilt.

My denim UK has a nice orange stitching too it which I also like. It's not quite as obvious, but it does stand out.

**Freedomlover** · 28th February 08, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by NewYorkBen

It's funny how tastes differ! The contrasting stitching is one of the reasons I bought it! I love that look in general, and especially on this kilt.

My denim UK has a nice orange stitching too it which I also like. It's not quite as obvious, but it does stand out.

That's why they have horse races, right? I usually don't mind contrasting stitches, but white isn't my color of choice. Orange or gold would have been fine.

And I discovered that the thread isn't cotton. It is apparently polyester which doesn't accept coloring agents well. What was invisible when done has faded to a blue color that actually works better, IMHO, than the complete cover up I was going for.