Alex,
Grand looking kilt! I don't think I have ever seen Lady Chrystel make a traditional box pleated kilt before, but she certainly did a fine job.
I hope you don't mind, or think I am nitpicking, but I do have to take issue with a few of your statements.
I think I would have phrased it "this kilt uses around half the amount of fabric of a typical modern kilt." I know it sounds like I'm nitpicking, but I wouldn't want you to get the impression that a four yard box pleated kilt is somehow not "traditional" or "Scottish." It certainly qualifies as both (even though this one was made in France!).Originally Posted by cessna152towser
Sounds like she uses the same method I do to attach the left strap, on the inside of the kilt. But this really shouldn't affect the way you put the kilt on. Wouldn't you ordinarily fasten the left strap first, regardless?Truly a strap on quickly casual kilt, there are just two buckles, and it is easiest to fasten the left hand one first as it is on the inside.
Also, the fact that there are only two buckles does not mean the kilt is "casual." You can certainly wear that kilt for formal events and be quite proud of it! The third strap on the outer hip is completely superfluous.
The absense of belt loops is also very traditional, and I never put belt loops on any of my kilts. I only put them on kilts I make for others if I am specifically asked to. The belt loops are not needed for a sporran to be worn. Have you given it a try?No belt loops. A belt is not needed as the kilt is a snug fit with the buckles fastened to their fifth hole, but there is no facility to hang a sporran chain even though the kilt does not have pockets.
Anyway, the kilt looks fantastic, and I hope you enjoy wearing your box pleated kilt in good health!
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