Utilikilts vs. KiltThis!

[dutchy kilted]

UK is at least a known entity. I have five UK's and have been happy with all of them. If you go to a festival where they are vending or rerail store at least you can try it on, which has always been my problem wiht mail ordr.
I don't know if I have the patience to wait two months for a kiltthis, but at least you get some choice in the options. For only $100 for kiltthis, at least if you don't like it you aren't putting out a horrible sum and you can save up to buy a UK later.
Be sure to let us know and post some pics!

[GG]

I could wish to see some more and better pictures of their kilts, too. What is positive is that you can have a unique kilt, more and less designed based upon your own wishes - as far as I understand it.

I might give them a try some day.

Greg

www.dress2kilt.eu

[ChubRock]

I do own both a Kilt This and two UKs. I admit that since they are local, I was able to go to Serena's shop and have her tailor my Kilt This and give my advice to the fit and feel. I had a little more access than the average bloke. In my opinion, the UKs are better built with heavier thread and double stitching in all important stress areas. Thousands of happy UtiliKilt customers can't be wrong.

The material Serena and I chose was from JoAnn Etc, a tan duck cloth and very nice. However, being a small shop and new at kilt making, the material was quite raw, right off the bolt, and therefore it wrinkles quite easily compared to my UKs which are pressed, starched, etc. On the dark side, I have already torn out the pocket stitching from one gig with a crescent wrench in my pocket. I also need the apron adjust to have a better length. She has offered lifetime repair, I will take her up on this. I think the thread is a little thin and stitching suffers. I spoke with her about the thread and I think she is making changes as she builds by double stitching and with heavier thread.

Ron (Riverkilt) predicted she would become overwhelmed with orders at a starting price of $80. The price has gone up a little and the wait time dramatically. The great news is she doesn't charge a fat tax. Bigger size, same price. That alone makes it appealing to Gentlemen of Substance.

I think it is a question of value. A duck cloth kilt from KT is about 1/3rd the cost of the UK Workman. What I have is a good kilt, not perfect. I think since I was her second kilt that she sold, I got a work in progress. The later design seems to be more fitting.

Check out the KT below...and yes I know that the apron is considerably too long. All in all, two talented women, with a vintage sewing machine, three growing kids and a love for making people happy.

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If you check out the current website, you will see they have further changed the apron to have belts and snaps adjust. A different approach that looks different than others and quite modern.

[sdc]

I've also got about 8 UKs and just received a Kilt This kilt last night; Kilt This does beautiful work, going by what I see on mine, and I'm planning on ordering another one in a lighter colour. I'm very happy and impressed with their workmanship, and you can't beat the price.

[Stilletto_Rebel]

I ordered my kilt from KiltThis back in mid-October. I requested a khaki duck cloth but without the studs on the apron, as seen on ChubRock's. Mine will also have snaps.

I've emailed Serena and Chris a few times requesting slight amendments. They've taken a little while to reply, but to be fair, they always have.

I'm looking forward to (eventually) receiving my kilt.

[GreenDragon]

Fantastic! I'm going to start on the details with KiltThis!

[sdc]

Anyone on Facebook should check out Kilt This's page ASAP: they've got a sweet offer going :-)

[Eleazar]

Let us know how it turns out.

They have an inspiring story.

[Superspence1]

Kilt who? ;)

[MrShoe]

Hello Serena. Just got done checking out your web site.

Looks like you do some nice work. Glad to read that you "fell into" a new gig.
I will have to save up my pennies and wait for your next FaceBook special.