SWK Economy and Thrifty kilts

**EBlackall** · 20th May 08, 07:47 PM

I don't have a Sport Kilt, so can't really compare.

**Arizona Scot** · 20th May 08, 08:09 PM

I have to second everyones assessment of the SWK kilts I own two a standard and and economy the economy is great for summer and highland games and such. Can't go wrong if looking for an inexpensive kilt to kick around in.

**SteveB** · 20th May 08, 08:24 PM

I have an SWK Thrifty, and an SWK Standard. Both do very well. The Thrifty's pleats are not sewn to the fell, and are shallow, it is a velcro closure, and some people perceive it as a gathered skirt. The standard behaves like a kilt, is a kilt of acrylic fabric, sewn down to the fell, with decent pleat depth and swing, and holds up very well in the wind along the Atlantic coast. BTW, when you do order from Jerry, prepare to run for the door within seconds of hitting the "submit" button. His service is very fast.

**Galb** · 21st May 08, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by SteveB

The standard behaves like a kilt, is a kilt of acrylic fabric, sewn down to the fell, with decent pleat depth and swing, and holds up very well in the wind along the Atlantic coast. BTW, when you do order from Jerry, prepare to run for the door within seconds of hitting the "submit" button. His service is very fast.

I second this. I bought my second kilt from Jerry and it was a Black Watch Standard. It is beautiful, nice and comfortable, with nice deep pleats and many of them. My next kilt will be another standard from him, and I believe the Irish National Tartan. I really like the looks of it.

My only concern with Stillwater is the fact that there really aren't that many tartans available. That's it. I am sure he is always looking to expand his wares, so it is a minor concern.

Oh, another nice bonus with Jerry, if you order a standard (only $80 and well worth every penny) you get free flashes.

As for the shipping, it is no joke. This man must have magical carrier unladen swallows (even with laden with a kilt) because I have never seen times like he has between the time you press "SUBMIT" and the arrival at your doorstep.

EDIT: Just a quick note on the Black Watch Tartan....it changes colors. Yes, you read that right. It really is a very nice tartan that is not loud and a bit subdued. In the daylight, you see the green, the black, and the blue comes out beautifully. But step into subdued lighting, or at night, and that blue disappears and looks black. It's a nice camouflage effect, which comes in handy when you are out hunting haggis. ;)

**SteveB** · 20th May 08, 08:25 PM

PS, I am also a DKM fan. Scruffy's kilts are from Rocky of USA Kilts.

**McFarkus** · 20th May 08, 09:17 PM

I bought an SWK Thrifty in Irish National just for St. Pat's this year ($30). I figured at that price if someone spilled beer on it or worse, it wouldn't matter. I got a lot of compliments on it.

The pleats are not very deep. But the weight is fine and the velcro closures worked fine as well. With a wide belt and a sporran, no one noticed that there were no buckles. So for a "beater" kilt, I think it's a good choice.

**Minnow** · 21st May 08, 05:38 AM

Seriously, I can't stress enough how much bang you get for your buck if you buy anything from stillwater. The thrifty kilts are really, really nice. Especially when you consider the price. I have two thrifty kilts and I couldn't be happier, I think I like them more than my sport kilt.

-Minnow

**Finn** · 21st May 08, 08:41 AM

I have had a negative kilt experience with SK, but am willing to try them for other items- all mentioned on this site. My experience is similiar to Nighthawk's, but I didn't spend quite as much. Had to have a seamstress make some changes.
I think that my next will likely be the SWK Standard in Weathered McKenzie. I'll have to have that hemmed.

**Nighthawk** · 21st May 08, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by Finn

I have had a negative kilt experience with SK, but am willing to try them for other items- all mentioned on this site. My experience is similiar to Nighthawk's, but I didn't spend quite as much. Had to have a seamstress make some changes.
I think that my next will likely be the SWK Standard in Weathered McKenzie. I'll have to have that hemmed.

Man, I LOVE my MacKenzie. It's even good for my reenactment group. I just need to get a long plaid- which SWK are out of...