Quote Originally Posted by triolamj View Post
I pay attention to the COST, but it's the LACK OF CRAFTSMANSHIP that irks me. I've moaned about it in other forums so I'll cut this short: I would rather spend under a $100 for a casual kilt in a generic regimental tartan than purchase another casual kilt sewn by a Scottish-based company like Lochcarron. Given the difference in price, the superior quality of the dye colors, the number of pleats, the needlework, and especially the fit, I'm still fuming years afterward that a small firm in Sialkot, Pakistan could so outshine a Scottish company in crafting a quintessentially Scottish item. I do believe in the old Biblical saying that the workman is worth his hire, but hope that when I send money for a kilt or accessories to my Pakistani kiltmaker that what seems to a small amount to me is more than enough to cover his costs and time.
Wow, this is the first time I've heard Lochcarron's casual kilts reviewed so negatively, especially in comparison to a kilt from Sialkot retailing for under $100.

In my experience, Lachcarron's casual kilts are made to a much higher quality standard than the casual kilts offered by most other Scottish companies.

Question: Was your kilt actually sewn by Lochcarron kilt makers, or was it other kilt makers using Lochcarron cloth?