Freedom Kilts is launched

[bear]

Welcome Wizard! It's a good sign that there's another kiltmaker making a go of if. Best of luck to you.

I love Vancouver, btw. I was treated with much hospitality on my visit there a few years back. It's also a visually stunning city with many beautiful views and skyscrapers that seem to grow right out of the cliffs of the mountains there.

My favorite author, William Gibson lives there too.

Enough gushing. Welcome to the group.

I bump into William Gibson now and then. Nice guy. I have a few of his books signed.
I see Spider Robinson occasionally, too.

[Raphael]

I like choices!!! Let's see some pictures of your kilts.

[bubba]

I see Spider Robinson occasionally, too.

I always had a weak spot in my head.....er.....heart....for Spider Robinsons work.

[phil h]

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[RockyR]

Welcome to you too Wizard. You also came on while I was away in the mountains. Glad you found us and I look forward to hearing more from you!

[Colin]

I had the opportunity to meet Steve from Freedom Kilts at a Celtic Craftfair in Fort Langley this past weekend. It was nice to meet another member of the board, and another BC kilted brother. This also gave me the opportunity to check out the Freedom Kilts.

While these kilts are still not my style (sorry Steve, I am more of a traditional tartan guy), anyone that is interested in a contemporary style kilt would be foolish not to look at Freedom kilts. Steve has very obviously put a ton of time and effort into the design of his kilts. The craftsmanship is outstanding, and the quality is superb. This man has put in that extra little bit to make sure that he, his company, and his product stick out in people's minds. I was extremely impressed with the quality of pleating, the depth of the pleats, and the weight of the material. Even the booth (a small booth for a very small show) , and the material (brochure, cards, etc)was very well put together.

You will definitely get your money's worth if you order a Freedom kilt.
Check them out www.freedomkilts.com

[Jimmy Carbomb]

Colin (or Steve for that matter), my biggest beef with the solids has been the front aprons. Apart from the Victory Kilts, Pittsburgh Kilts and one of Hamish's solid traditionals, the aprons are always too daggum thin. What's the looks on these?

Also, are there any plans to taper the aprons like Victory Kilts in the future? This greatly helps to alleviate the curling (when sewn with the beltline "tugging"), and looks more traditional.

[The Wizard of BC]

Jimmy,
Apron width on Freedom Kilts is 14". They are tapered and 'tugged'.
I chose that width to allow the apron to drop between the legs when sitting and squatting without the weight of a sporran. The ample reverse pleats allow for the apron(assisted by the pockets)to fall for modesty then return to straight when standing.
Due to the hand of the Poly/Cotton I use, the pleats are fairly stiff compared to wool and would pull at the sides and pucker at the waistband if the apron is any wider.
A lot of trial-and-error went into getting my pleats to hang correctly, but the nature of Cotton is that it will roll slightly at the seam lines. Proper care after laundering (a thumbnail run down the stitching) brings the pleats back to a sharp edge.
"The Art of Kiltmaking" is my textbook. But my kilts are designed to be more like knockabout 'chinos' than formal kilts. Not everyone will like them.
My kilts are not the cheapist on the market. But with 9 yards of fabric and attention to quality and details I think I make a good looking kilt.

[Raphael]

After I saw my first Freedom Kilt yesterday, I was very Impressed by the craftsmanship of the kilts and the attention to details, such as the pockets and their realtionships to the pleats.

The 9 Yard kilt was Heavy and it looked like it will take a beating. It may not be a 'Tank' but it definately felt like an 'Armour Truck!!' I specailly like the Brush Denim. It was so butterly smooth and it almost felt like suede.

If I am in the market for another plain/Non-Tartan kilt, Freedom Kilts will be my first choice.

[Riverkilt]

I have two Freedom Kilts, the desert camo and the CADPAT. Love them both. Quality is great. I'm big on the "blue jean" type buttons.

Best thing about Freedom Kilts is Steve's service...always up front, quick, and positive.

I'm sold. Just as soon as my plastic is out of ICU I'll be back for more.

There are some pics of my FK's in my gallery and in the FK gallery on the board if that helps anyone considering an FK.


Ron