Blaklader Kilt Arrived

**cessna152towser** · 15th February 08, 02:45 PM

Yes, the Blaklader is very different from the kilt as we know it - the pleats are more like strips of material sewn directly together to give a flared effect. Also the length at 25" is a bit longer than the standard kilt unless you are particularly tall. I have one of these also and have worn it out and about a few times.

**Freedomlover** · 15th February 08, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by cessna152towser

I have one of these also and have worn it out and about a few times.

And your opinion of it in general, considering what it is, would be...?

**cessna152towser** · 15th February 08, 04:35 PM

And your opinion of it in general, considering what it is, would be...?

With the contrasting white stitching on a black background and the long flared skirty look, I think it will need to get a bit dirty or get some tools in the pockets to achieve the intended macho look.

**Freedomlover** · 15th February 08, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by cessna152towser

With the contrasting white stitching on a black background and the long flared skirty look, I think it will need to get a bit dirty or get some tools in the pockets to achieve the intended macho look.

Getting it dirty won't be a problem. I build things for a living and it will be a work garment. At least that's the plan.

**Chef** · 18th February 08, 11:08 AM

It's an interesting garment but I wouldn't call it a kilt.

**McClef** · 18th February 08, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by Chef

It's an interesting garment but I wouldn't call it a kilt.

But you wouldn't call it a trouser either.

It's a MUG so what name would you call it?

**Chef** · 18th February 08, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by McClef

But you wouldn't call it a trouser either.

It's a MUG so what name would you call it?

Well MUG is just fine.

**NewYorkBen** · 27th February 08, 04:21 PM

MUG is fine, but a bit hard to explain on the street to random questioners.

"Well it's sort of a kilt, but doesn't quite have all it's bits in place to qualify, but it's not really a skirt, and we call it a MUG..."

I'll just tell them it's a Swedish Kilt. Very traditional and don't make fun of my Swedish ancestry. ;-)

**Freedomlover** · 27th February 08, 06:11 PM

I ordered one on the 15th, and it was delivered today. it is about as well made as you could wish for. Rock solid heavy denim. Heavier than Levi's 501's used to be. 13 pockets, and dead on as to size. Someone else said his was 25" long, but mine came in at 23 7/8", and it shrank a quarter inch to 23 5/8" when I washed it (cold water). Before tossing it in the machine I took a black Sharpie and got rid of the white stitching. Why they used white thread is beyond me, but with it blacked out I think it looks fine. I was also a little surprised to note the place of manufacture. Not Sweden: Viet Nam.

On the whole I am very pleased with it, and sure to get more pleased when it softens up some more. Pictures to follow.

**Steve53** · 27th February 08, 06:29 PM

I'm just wondering if that white machine-sewn line is really a machine-sewn basting? I've seen mum do such, though she's never worked on a kilt before.