Just a thought to put out there to my favorite bunch of Kilties... Ok every Kilty

**seanachie** · 24th September 12, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by Tobus

I'm sure you'll find plenty of people willing to try a new design, if the recent interest in the unproven 5.11 kilts is any indication. I'd be willing to test one out too, but just to be clear: are you talking about a free trial, or a purchase of a prototype?

One thing I noted with this 5.11 kilt was that it had an apron in the rear. To each his own, but I really prefer pleats.
Are you planning pleats?

**Off kilt-er dude** · 24th September 12, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by seanachie

One thing I noted with this 5.11 kilt was that it had an apron in the rear. To each his own, but I really prefer pleats.
Are you planning pleats?

I am planning pleats I have done three types out of the six pleating styles I am aware of, with the prototypes it's going to be a box pleat. I can do reverse kingussie, knife and box, although if someone is interested in testing my design with a strange color combo of fabric with thread I have a solid red with blue thread on my work bench right now that is going to be reverse kingussie.

**Friday** · 24th September 12, 10:32 PM

You seem to have enough testers, but, I am very interested in seeing pictures of your prototypes when you are ready.

**Off kilt-er dude** · 25th September 12, 12:05 AM

Originally Posted by Friday

You seem to have enough testers, but, I am very interested in seeing pictures of your prototypes when you are ready.

I will be posting pictures of progress to the Facebook page I created for my kilts. It's Robert Beard Kilts I have a couple of the kilts ive done on there already

**Chas** · 25th September 12, 01:38 AM

Originally Posted by Off kilt-er dude

So as an aspiring kiltmaker of the more modern style utility type kilts I am curious as to how many of you out there would be willing to test garments from an unknown name in making. I have a design I want to introduce but at the same time don't want ripped off if i get outside help. I really like the rabble and know you are all trustworthy especially you business owners. Ideas and comments are appreciated.

I don't think you would have a problem there. We have been doing it for years. If you go to any of the big (read huge, international) kilt makers, they will help you choose your fabric, take your measurements, get a second person to check, enter the details in the order book, give you a time frame and take your money.

But if you ask to meet the person who will actually make your kilt, you will be given a polite refusal and a "sorry, Sir - not company policy, I'm afraid".

So a kilt being made by someone who's name we already know - no problem.

Regards

Chas

**frank_a** · 25th September 12, 02:05 AM

While I have no need to be a test kilt wearer, I wish you all the best in your endeavors.

Frank

**masonpiper** · 25th September 12, 07:52 AM

Late, but I am always looking to try new styles of kilts, if you have enough teasters let me know when you are ready for a first run
Piper

**ABG0819** · 28th September 12, 03:48 PM

Always up for a challenge and a new kilt design. If you need a tester in the NC area let me know. If not I wish you all luck and good fortune.

Graham

**nagod** · 28th September 12, 05:52 PM

like what i see on facebook.real potential.hope i made it as a test subject.

**Nighthawk** · 28th September 12, 09:54 PM

Off kilt-er dude, I wear my Amerikilts daily as work clothes. I work for www.renleather.com. I'm one of their artisans, and work in a filthy environment where rugged clothes are a priority. I'd be more than happy to spend a month or three putting one of your kilts through it's paces.

As a matter of fact, here's a picture of the crew! Guess which one is me... http://www.renleather.com/index.php?...19qic39c3c76i4