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7th April 09, 07:40 PM
#1
I've joined the Maple Leaf kilt owners club!
I have wanted a Maple Leaf tartan kilt from the first time I saw one on the forums. It's definitely one of my all time favorite tartans. Back in October I scored an 8yd. Maple Leaf tank on Ebay for under $200! Unfortunately, it needed altering in the hips. I took it to a local kilt maker who had it in her shop for the past six months. Well, it's back in my hands now and I couldn't be happier with it. I'd also like to add that this picture really emphasizes my need to get down to my summer weight. Upstate NY winters, the couch and junk food has really taken it's toll. 
[B][U]Jay[/U][/B]
[B]Clan Rose[/B]-[SIZE="2"][B][COLOR="DarkOrange"]Constant and True[/COLOR][/B][/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"][I]"I cut a stout blackthorn to banish ghosts and goblins; In a brand new pair of brogues to ramble o'er the bogs and frighten all the dogs " - D. K. Gavan[/I][/SIZE]
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7th April 09, 07:48 PM
#2
Pleats man - we need to see the pleats... after all we live for the pleat shot you know!
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7th April 09, 08:30 PM
#3
Woo hoo! Well done, that lad.
What can you tell us about the fabric? Enquiring tartan junkies want to know. 
Ken Sallenger - apprentice kiltmaker, journeyman curmudgeon,
gainfully unemployed systems programmer
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7th April 09, 09:13 PM
#4
I didn't get a pleat shot yet because I was just quickly trying the outfit to see if I wanted to wear it to a function I was about to attend. The kilt is 16oz. worsted wool from Burnett's & Struth pleated to sett. It was originally made for the Canadian military but had never been worn and thus ended up as surplus. This is the first kilt I've purchased that has a hidden pocket sewn onto the under apron where the sporran hangs. The pocket is made of black cotton and really wouldn't be useful for anything other than carrying paper currency, I.D. or a couple of credit cards. I'll try to get some more pics up soon.
[B][U]Jay[/U][/B]
[B]Clan Rose[/B]-[SIZE="2"][B][COLOR="DarkOrange"]Constant and True[/COLOR][/B][/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"][I]"I cut a stout blackthorn to banish ghosts and goblins; In a brand new pair of brogues to ramble o'er the bogs and frighten all the dogs " - D. K. Gavan[/I][/SIZE]
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7th April 09, 09:14 PM
#5
It really is a beautiful tartan. Congratulations and enjoy!
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7th April 09, 09:42 PM
#6
Still on my short list...this post is causing yearning....
Ron
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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7th April 09, 09:59 PM
#7
Grand tartan, I have always like the Maple Leaf, even when I was not wearing kilts. At one time I wanted to have a sportcoat made out of some my mother bought years ago. She "gave" it to me for my birthday, but alas she cannot remember where she stashed it. I'm sure we will find it, someday.
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7th April 09, 10:50 PM
#8
That's a good looking tartan! Congrats on the new kilt!
The Barry
"Confutatis maledictis, flammis acribus addictis;
voca me cum benedictis." -"Dies Irae" (Day of Wrath)
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8th April 09, 12:26 AM
#9
Tartan is really beautiful. Would like to have it in my collection, too.
I like the breeze between my knees
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8th April 09, 02:47 AM
#10
Man that is a nice looking tartan. Congrats on scoring a nice kilt
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