Anyone buy a premier wool US Army kilt from Rocky yet?

[RockyR]

No offense taken, Ed. We're mostly known for our Casual / Semi Trads up here, but there are a few people here who have stepped it up to a 5 yarder or a Premier. You can expect the same quality and attention to detail (actually more so as we sew it inside out and have a lower tolerance for "step up" pleats on our Premiers) that you got on your other kilt.

[Tattoo Bradley]

"step up" pleats

Ok, I've got some guesses. But, what's a "step up" pleat, Rocky?

[Livingston]

Ok, I've got some guesses. But, what's a "step up" pleat, Rocky?

Probably where the lines in the tartan don't end up matching.

[RockyR]

Probably where the lines in the tartan don't end up matching.

yes... "step up" means that the horizontal lines of the tartan don't match up on a poorly sewn kilt. It gives a "stairs" effect across the back in the sewn down area of the fell. When we make our Premier kilts, we pin down the pleats and sew the material inside out. When we open the material up, if the horizontal tartan lines are off by more than 1 thread, the pleat must be torn out and re-done. That's the "higher standard" I was referring to. Sorry to use Jargon to confuse you...

ALSO... please note that not all of my jargon is "industry standard"... I make up my own terminology on occasion (like kilts with the "Lawn Chair Effect"), so I apologize if I confuse people on occasion.

[possingk]

No offense taken, Ed. We're mostly known for our Casual / Semi Trads up here, but there are a few people here who have stepped it up to a 5 yarder or a Premier. You can expect the same quality and attention to detail (actually more so as we sew it inside out and have a lower tolerance for "step up" pleats on our Premiers) that you got on your other kilt.

I don't have a US Army wool kilt from Rocky, but I do have US Bicentennial from him as well as three casuals and two five yard wool kilts. To be honest I don't think I will buy another casual, I will go with either Semi-Trad or 5 yard or 8 yard wool. This is no slight on the casual kilts, they are great but the weight of the others is so much more practical here in PA. All of Rocky and Kelly's kilts are absolutly top notch, but if you can afford a wool one I highly recommend you make the jump to it. You will be amazed at the quality of the material and workmanship. P/V is great for a lot of kilt applications but wool really is the end all be all of kilts and when you can afford to experience it there is no better place to start than Rocky and Kelly with either 5 yard or 8 yard kitls.

I can't wait to get (and pay for) my new set of pipes so I can go back to buying more kilts. I really want at least one Semi-Trad from Rocky before I switch to all wool (still from USA Kilts).

[RockyR]

I don't have a US Army wool kilt from Rocky, but I do have US Bicentennial from him as well as three casuals and two five yard wool kilts. To be honest I don't think I will buy another casual, I will go with either Semi-Trad or 5 yard or 8 yard wool. This is no slight on the casual kilts, they are great but the weight of the others is so much more practical here in PA. All of Rocky and Kelly's kilts are absolutly top notch, but if you can afford a wool one I highly recommend you make the jump to it. You will be amazed at the quality of the material and workmanship. P/V is great for a lot of kilt applications but wool really is the end all be all of kilts and when you can afford to experience it there is no better place to start than Rocky and Kelly with either 5 yard or 8 yard kitls.

I can't wait to get (and pay for) my new set of pipes so I can go back to buying more kilts. I really want at least one Semi-Trad from Rocky before I switch to all wool (still from USA Kilts).

I can't wait to hear how you're progressing on your pipes, Keith! Bring 'em with next time you stop by the shop.

[possingk]

I can't wait to hear how you're progressing on your pipes, Keith! Bring 'em with next time you stop by the shop.

I will do that, as you can see by the updated signature, I still have my dream list, once I get my new pipes, and sell my old ones, it should free up some cash.

[Verlyn]

My son-in-law had a premier made for the wedding and a friend of ours had a 5 yarder made for his wedding and both were superb. You can't go wrong, nor will you be disappointed. I'm saving up for a county Galway premier myself.

[M_Beorn]

Ok, maybe I missed it, but what are the major differences between the 5 yard and the premier? Does the premier have more pleats? I did not that the premier is manufatured differently and has higher standard, but side by side what differences would I see.

Thanks,
Randy

1 Semi Irish National with more to come!

[cacunn]

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