Who actually OWNS a Scottish hand-sewn?

**Splash_4** · 5th January 08, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by northernsky

I have 5 yd, casual kilt in Hunting Mackinnon, and a 16 oz 8 yd on order right now in Ancient red Mackinnon -both from Scotland- and the new one will be all hand sewn. I will also order a pvc kilt this year as my Dragon Boat team races in kilts and damn if I going to do a water sport in wool!

Another MacKinnon on the board! WooHoo! My two tanks are an Ancient hunting MacKinnon and a MacKinnon red 1842 variety

**Jack Daw** · 9th January 08, 01:48 PM

Except for two kilts I purchased from J.Higgins and another U.S. company, all of my kilts were made by Geoffrey Tailor or Celtic Craft Centre in Scotland. The weights vary from 16/17 to 22 oz.

**bjproc** · 9th January 08, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by AlamoQOCH

My first kilt, a 16oz McCallum 'Red Line' tartan, was hand tailored for me by Arthur Mackie of Strathmore Woollen Co. Strathmore Woollen Co. in Forfar, Angus. It took many weeks because the tartan had to be specially woven as it is not kept in stock. I lived in Brechin at the time, about 6 miles north of Forfar (now living in San Antonio). Arthur and his daughter Maureen, the shop manageress, were fastidious in their tailoring and construction. It was a beautiful piece of work, with razor-sharp pleats and a perfect drape. So heavy it must have been at least 12 yards, maybe more? The three straps were fine, thick leather.

The McCallum 'Red Line' tartan is a slightly weathered McCallum over laid with a fine red stripe at about 4-inch separation. Very distinctive.

i used to live a 1 minute walk from there (same street, North Street), now it's a 5 minute drive (trafic dependant)

**druid** · 19th January 08, 12:48 PM

I have a woollen Black Watch Kilt that I use for semi/formal wear or for Piping but I must admit that it's not an expensive one. I bought it at a local (not to insult anyone...really) Irish shoppe and the Kilts they sell aren't of the best quality. They are thin and very light and cost $200 US...which makes them ideal for paintball...but then again, the fact that they are thin makes them more susceptible to damage from thorns, thickets and such. In fact, this is my 4th of this brand because of the paintball...lol. I found AmeriKilt with their MARPAT camo design and got this one for paintballing instead.

**SFCRick** · 29th January 08, 01:48 AM

I do, a 16oz 8 yard Morrison Ancient Hunting Green by Manley Richardson and a 13oz 5 yard of the same Tartan by John Morrison

**NewYorkBen** · 31st January 08, 01:35 PM

I have a Wallace dress tartan made by Geoffrey Tailor that I purchased for my wedding. I had the vest and the Argyle jacket both lined in red and I love the way it all looks together.

It has a very different feel from all my casual kilts, but it's much harder for me to match. That said, I've worn it fairly often since I got it in October of 07.

**Iano** · 2nd February 08, 04:23 PM

Well I own 2 - I think (hope) I have paid for them.
One "MacInnes hunting modern" 16 Oz 8 yard and nr. 2 "Clan Gordon muted" 13 Oz 5 yard both by Manley Richardson.

They will arrive late march/early april - and I'm climbing the walls allready.

Iano

**KiltKenny** · 27th February 08, 05:20 PM

I do as well, mine is a 13 oz. County Donegal from the House of Edgar and as many in this thread have pointed out , you get what you pay for. Yes it cost, but you really can't put a price on quality. Not only am I willing to scrimp and save, but for a garment of quality I am willing to do it again and again. I have another on order as we speak.

**anderman_son_of_anderson** · 29th March 08, 05:27 AM

I have just taken delivery of my new hand sewn 16 oz kilt in anderson tartan made by Lindsay Kilts just outside Edinburgh. Lindsay is a real artisan, he works from home as I believe his wife isnt to well. Any road up to say I am well pleased would be an understatement. The whole package including a day wear jacket and waistcoat was a very reasonable price so much so I intend having another kilt made in either dress or hunting anderson some time in the near future. If any of you guys want more details mail me.. To top it all off my new freelander sporran turned up today, bonus!