Quote Originally Posted by piperdbh View Post
Were you in the Seaforths?
No, the Seaforths ceased to exist in 1961, Ah'm nae that auld! but I was in a band for quite a few years that was formed by ex-Seaforths pipers and used old Seaforths kit. For band duties I previously wore an ex-army 22oz kilt supplied by the band, with a 1954 date stamp. On top of the weight, the kilt was box pleated. It was just too thick for summer wear. 18oz seems light weight in comparison.

I am not with that band any more, but when I actually started making the kilt, I was. It took me 9 weeks, doing a bit at a time.

Even if I was to borrow a sewing machine, I would not have a clue what to do with it. I am quite happy to hand sew, even if the fingers suffer for a few days afterwards.