Who actually OWNS a Scottish hand-sewn?

[M. A. C. Newsome]

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.

Jock,

I'm not meaning to speak for Redshank, but I believe those are house names for tweeds produced by Haggarts of Aberfeldy. I really like their tweed patterns that I have seen on line, and would love to make kilts from their cloth, but I've tried contacting them a few times and they never reply to my emails!

So no, they are not estate tweeds, but similar in design. I do make kilts from Harris Tweed. See:
http://kilts.albanach.org/tweeds.html

Tweed kilts are just lovely, and I've written about them several times. For instance, this blog post, or this article.

I own three Harris tweed kilts and wear them year round.
Aye,
Matt

[Bugbear]

Tweed box pleat... That sounds nice, but I guess that's not really a tank...

[ChattanCat]

I have three hand sewn wool kilts that I made, I am of scottish descent. Does that count?

[mbhandy]

I have a Geoffrey (Tailor) 16 oz. Buchanan.
Get all kinds of compliments when I wear the kilt.

MrBill

[JRB]

I own a Scottish hand sewn 8yd. tank in my clan's tartan (Rose hunting modern) made by Lochassynt of Scotland. I also own an American hand sewn box pleated 4yd. mini-tank (tanklet?) in Rose hunting ancient made by Matt Newsome.

[Redshank]

Jock / Matt

The Inveraray tweed was last woven in Elgin some 130 years ago, Redshank Scotland has brought it back to life, see it at www.inveraraytweed.co.uk the fabric is exclusive to Redshank, but Matt get in touch, we could supply you, your work is obviously very highly thought off, and off very high quality, as are your posts on this forum.

The Ardbeg tweed, is a fabric the Whisky distillery company from the Isle of Islay commissioned Islay woollen to design and make for their exclusive use, however 1 or 2 kilt lengths have been made available to Redshank.

Watch this forum for pics of the kilted god Hamish, in the new year he will be the proud owner of a Redshank Ardbeg tweed kilt, hand crafted, every stitch sewn lovingly by hand.

Chris

[Jock Scot]

Jock / Matt

The Inveraray tweed was last woven in Elgin some 130 years ago, Redshank Scotland has brought it back to life, see it at www.inveraraytweed.co.uk the fabric is exclusive to Redshank, but Matt get in touch, we could supply you, your work is obviously very highly thought off, and off very high quality, as are your posts on this forum.

The Ardbeg tweed, is a fabric the Whisky distillery company from the Isle of Islay commissioned Islay woollen to design and make for their exclusive use, however 1 or 2 kilt lengths have been made available to Redshank.

Watch this forum for pics of the kilted god Hamish, in the new year he will be the proud owner of a Redshank Ardbeg tweed kilt, hand crafted, every stitch sewn lovingly by hand.

Chris

Thanks for that Chris,well I was not too far from the mark.May I pop in and see you when I am down your way?All the best,Jock.

[JRB]

Ardbeg tweed:

Very peaty!

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Redshank,

Thanks for the clarification, and for the PM! Hmm... perhaps a thread for tweed kilts is in order?

[Daaaaang]

Do 4-yard box-pleats count? I mean, the Newsome I'm jonesing for will be made from Scottish worsted wool, and hand-sewn…

I honestly don't plan on ever getting a "real" tank. Maybe I'll change my mind, but I like the look of box pleats much better. I don't see a reason to pay twice as much for something I don't think looks as good. Now, maybe a military-box-pleat (that HAS to count as a tank)…

Redshank,

Thanks for the clarification, and for the PM! Hmm... perhaps a thread for tweed kilts is in order?

Yes it is!