Who actually OWNS a Scottish hand-sewn?

[Bill]

Hello All!

While I don't have one of those monster 8 or nine yard kilts I am the proud owner of a four yarder in the Black Stewart Tartan "Highlander" by Lochcarron that Kilt is an absolute joy to wear. There is NO comparision to anything else I own for movement or looks and I do own at least one really nice one in addition albeit a deniem. That said while I'd love to have a "Tank" I simply do not have the $500.00 or so for one,in fact anything past $150.00 is unfortunatly too much. But I can dream oh can I dream! zzzzzzzzzz

[Sciuropterus]

I have a splendid 13-oz. Colqhoun tartan pleated to the sett.
Worth every penny.

[Rob Wright]

Well I have a 9 yard 16 oz traditional made by Lochcarron in the Modern Douglas tartan. compared to my casual 13 oz weight kilt the extra material plus the heavier weight of the material really add to the swing and hang factor. It is amazing to compare a machine sewed casual to a hand sewn traditional and not just see but feel the difference between the two.

Rob Wright

[Blu (Ontario)]

I have an 8yard 16oz (MacIsaac Kiltmakers, Nova Scotia) completely hand sewn in the Scottish tradition. I also own an 8yard 13oz (Locharron, Scotland). Both are awsome. But they darn well better be for the kind of money I invested in them. I have worn them alot and they still look great. Still, the poly V. kilt that I have does an admirable job for the relatively few dollars paid for it.

[Jimmy Carbomb]

Gotta look at the number of bucks too. Some of us are poor.

Hey Bubba, part of this is to encourage those guys that have 4, 5 or 6 "iffy" kilts to consider being patient and holding-out for an heirloom. It's also intended to educate them to the fact that there is a HUGE diference in kiltmakers. The careful handling of traditional sewing and care is essential. Jeff at PittsburghKilts, Robert at R-Kilts, and Bear at BearKilts all have the respect of their knowledgable customers. For casuals... that's a real pat on the back!

While I don't have one of those monster 8 or nine yard kilts I am the proud owner of a four yarder in the Black Stewart Tartan "Highlander" by Lochcarron that Kilt is an absolute joy to wear.

Which is repeated throughout these threads. It's not always the material or the style, but the kiltmaker! Lochcarron is world renowned for their quality... and I love mine! I wish more guys would look at the 4-yard Scottish kilts!!!

3 (three) Arrrr!!!

Arrrr, Arrrr, Arrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have a splendid 13-oz. Colqhoun tartan pleated to the sett.
Worth every penny.

NICE PICK!!! That's one of those tartans that you can wear with anything! I personally think that it shoud be much more popular.

[zeytoun]

I have a 13oz 8yrd hand stitched from scottishkilts.net, in ancient Hay. 'Tis a thing of beauty. Although a hefty price tag ($384.25), I couldn't find a 13oz worsted wool 8yrd hand stitched for a better price elsewhere. The only thing is that, being traditional, it came right up under the ribs, and I think I'll order my next ones a couple inches shorter, just for comfort. I've got about six tartans on the waiting list....

[Xcop]

I have an 8yd, 16oz.wool in Canadian Centennial from Burnett's and Struth. As far as I'm concerned nothin compares to it..the pleats, the swing. Oh to try a 10 yard wool..

David

[macwilkin]

I'm not rich by any means, being a seasonal park ranger and a librarian & adjunct instructor at a community college, and my kilt was right around $500.00 -- my wife wanted me to get a new kilt, and I actually sold one of my old J. Higgins kilts (Ancient Gunn) to get my new HR one -- it was well worth it!

My grandmother, the "thrifty Scot" that she was, always said that to be "frugal" was to only own one or two things, but those things were the BEST that money could buy, so they would last forever! That's how I fell about the traditional tanks! You pay more, but you get an hierloom, as Jimmy has stated.

That being said, I am leaning more and more to getting a bearkilt, especially now that he is going to start doing "traditional"!

Cheers!

T.

[Mychael Sporrano]

I'm not rich by any means, being a seasonal park ranger and a librarian & adjunct instructor at a community college, and my kilt was right around $500.00 --

My grandmother, the "thrifty Scot" that she was, always said that to be "frugal" was to only own one or two things, but those things were the BEST that money could buy, so they would last forever!

Certainly not made of money here, either. My virtue is that I really do not get out much, so I don't spend money on much of anything of a personal nature. Couple that frugality with the extreme good fortune I had finding a VERY supportive and indulgent wife, as well as a hobby that is able to turn a profit, and the result is that I have a certain degree of discretionary income to put into kilts. All of this could change tomorrow, so I am enjoying it while I can.

Hey Bubba, part of this is to encourage those guys that have 4, 5 or 6 "iffy" kilts to consider being patient and holding-out for an heirloom.

Yeah, if you have 4-5 other "iffy" kilts to see you through the week this is GREAT advice. However, those with few or no kilts and of limited means would be best advised to get a few casual kilts before saving for something traditional they might only wear a few times per year. Get some kilts for day-to-day use and then take Jimmy's and Episcopalscott's Grandma's advice.

Mychael

[David Woodington]

My very first kilt was a Hunting Stewart made by
Mackay et Stewart. I was measured by the people from Hihgland Heritage.It is my favorite of course.Well fitted,great hang and sway and nice and heavy.It's cost a little over 400.00.

Dave