An IOS Box pleat by Matt Newsome!

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 14th May 07, 04:06 AM

Mike,

The kilt looks great! Glad to see you out and enjoying it. Mind if I use those pics in my gallery?

And to those asking about the weight, 16 oz is my preferred weight of cloth for making box pleated kilts. Given that these kilts only use half the yardage of a typical kilt, it's the best of both worlds. You get all the advantages of using really nice heavy weight kilt cloth (fewer wrinkles, great hang, super durability, great feel to it, easier to work with), but you also get to enjoy a lighter, more comfortable kilt because it's only half the yardage.

Aye,
Matt

**David Dalglish** · 14th May 07, 04:43 AM

Great looking kilt

**Tartan Hiker** · 14th May 07, 05:20 AM

Originally Posted by Splash_4

The first thought on putting this thing on was "oh my goodness, I am naked!"

Just wait until you try a box-pleated kilt in 11-oz. cotton!

AND add me to the list of folks who don't own an IOS yet, but are determined to have one.

**andyfg** · 14th May 07, 06:14 AM

Nice kilt. Welcome to the Box Battalion!

billmcc · 14th May 07, 07:26 AM

Very nice kilt. I wondered what the Isle of Skye tartan would look like when box pleated to stripe. Now I know.

**Splash_4** · 14th May 07, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

Mike,

The kilt looks great! Glad to see you out and enjoying it. Mind if I use those pics in my gallery?

And to those asking about the weight, 16 oz is my preferred weight of cloth for making box pleated kilts. Given that these kilts only use half the yardage of a typical kilt, it's the best of both worlds. You get all the advantages of using really nice heavy weight kilt cloth (fewer wrinkles, great hang, super durability, great feel to it, easier to work with), but you also get to enjoy a lighter, more comfortable kilt because it's only half the yardage.

Aye,
Matt

By all means Matt! Use away!

**thescot** · 15th May 07, 10:36 AM

Great kilt, Mike. Really makes me want one.

**CelticRanger66** · 15th May 07, 10:40 AM

OUTSTANDING KILT!! Will add IOS to my gotta have list!! CR66

**Robin** · 15th May 07, 11:46 AM

Congrats!

Welcome to the BOIOS!

**Abax** · 15th May 07, 11:56 AM

Your Isle of Skye looks great! I've been toying with the idea of an IOS in a box pleat too. Hmmmm . . .

For those who were asking about the weight of the box pleat, I have a box pleat from Matt in Lochcarron's 16 ounce Strome and several Utilikilts. The box pleat feels much more substantial than the Utilikilt as far as weight goes. My Utilikilts don't really swing, while the box pleat does have a swing (although probably less than a knife pleat).

Abax