Who actually OWNS a Scottish hand-sewn?

**Colin** · 13th December 07, 09:47 AM

I'm a convert snob personally. I started out with others, but I am never going back to anything less than 13oz worsted wool and made to measure.

I prefer the best I can get with everything in life and I don't mind waiting and saving for it. If it's worth having, it's worth waiting for.

**Bugbear** · 13th December 07, 09:54 AM

One of these days, perhaps...

**Clockwork John** · 13th December 07, 10:06 AM

My only wool handsewn is one I got used, and dirt cheap. Black Watch, 22 oz (Canadian Army, tag is dated June, 1957). As SergeantFirstClass said, these are heavy kilts! Even though it wasn't made for me, it fits incredibly well. I haven't worn any of my off the peg synthetics since I got this beast... But then again, the weather has been a factor. I wear it everywhere... I don't see the point in saving it for special occasions, since I got such a good deal on it.

Thanks again SergeantFirstClass!

**Galician** · 13th December 07, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by Crusty

My only wool handsewn is one I got used, and dirt cheap. Black Watch, 22 oz (Canadian Army, tag is dated June, 1957). As SergeantFirstClass said, these are heavy kilts! Even though it wasn't made for me, it fits incredibly well. I haven't worn any of my off the peg synthetics since I got this beast... But then again, the weather has been a factor. I wear it everywhere... I don't see the point in saving it for special occasions, since I got such a good deal on it. Thanks again SergeantFirstClass!

How has the weather been a factor? Btw, I have no idea where in the state you live, what kind of climate do you have there?

As an aside, what's up with the job promotion?

**Clockwork John** · 13th December 07, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by Galician

How has the weather been a factor? Btw, I have no idea where in the state you live, what kind of climate do you have there?

As an aside, what's up with the job promotion?

It's been in the low 20s at night, 30s during the day... Too cold for lightweight synthetics. That's part of the reason I've only been wearing my 22 oz wool.

I'm in southern California... the Mojave desert to be exact. Burning summers, freezing winters, no happy medium.

No news on the job yet. I'm going to call the district office if I haven't heard anything by tomorrow.

**Galician** · 13th December 07, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by Crusty

It's been in the low 20s at night, 30s during the day... Too cold for lightweight synthetics. That's part of the reason I've only been wearing my 22 oz wool.

I'm in southern California... the Mojave desert to be exact. Burning summers, freezing winters, no happy medium.

No news on the job yet. I'm going to call the district office if I haven't heard anything by tomorrow.

Not the kind of weather I'd associate with southern California.

but that certainly makes sense.

I can relate especially at the moment, as the ice from the storm which pummeled Oklahoma and the midwest is now here and hitting my windows.

Best of luck with the job situation.

**Panache** · 13th December 07, 01:55 PM

I have one Scottish Handsewn 7 1/2 -8 yard, 13 oz. wool kilt in the Black Watch tartan. I like it a lot but not as much as my Galbraith Ancient 16 oz. 5 yard kilt made by our own Matt Newsome. I guess the reason is that while the Black Watch kilt fits me well, it was a used (but beautifully reconditioned) kilt given to me in trade. Where my Matt Newsome kilt was made to measure for me. For the record I don't where a kilt is made is very important, it's the quality of the kiltmaker and materials that really count.

By the by,

Originally Posted by Jimmy Carbomb

... Big woolen monster with the three straps.

My Matt Newsome kilt has only two straps and when the Black Watch kilt was being restored the third hip strap was removed. I very much prefer my kilts to not have the supurflous third strap. I don't think it makes them any less a "Tank".

Cheers

Jamie

**Madadh** · 13th December 07, 02:05 PM

My first kilt was bought from John Morrison Ltd on the royal mile in Edinburgh while I was stationed in England. I have had it now for 15 years.

**KiltedDawg** · 13th December 07, 02:11 PM

My first kilt was purchased while I was a student at St. Andrews. I purchased a complete outfit from Kirk Wynd Highland House in town. The kilt is a handmade 16 oz. modern McPherson w/ military pleats (set to the stripe). I love it, but my post university years have not been as kind to my waistline, so I do not wear it as much. Almost twenty years later, it still holds its own against my more recent purchases and I would love to get back to wearing it on a more frequent basis.

**Jock Scot** · 13th December 07, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by Redshank

Call me a snob if you like, but I personally wouldn't wear anything but a traditional hand crafted, hand stiched kilt.

I currently have 3 to choose from Taylor tartan, Ardbeg tweed and Inveraray tweed, and 2 in the pipeline Tyneside Scottish and the Isle of Skye in Harris tweed.

Chris

I was just wondering if you could clear something up for me?You talk about Ardbeg and Inveraray tweeds are these,as I suspect, actual tweeds as opposed to tartans,and might they also be "estate tweeds"?I used to stalk (deer) with a real tough stalker in Perthshire,he had served in the SAS,who would wear his estate tweed kilt in all weathers and regardless of conditions on the hill.Now, in my experiance tweed kilts are almost a rarity; certainly in the stalking world.