Hand Sewn 8 Yard Kilt Price List and Comparison

**BLHS209** · 28th June 10, 04:09 PM

bricekolob:

I would like to "put in" for my kilt maker Doreen Browning at Kiltmaker's Apprentice in Highland, NY. The following link is to their price page:

http://www.highlandkiltshop.com/Page...ilts&Type=Sale

I have been happy with all my dealings with both Bob and Doreen.

**Stoogy** · 29th June 10, 01:41 AM

I notice you make reference to a Heritage of Scotland Hand sewn kilt.
I've checked with them, and they only do machined kilts

**Kornkob** · 29th June 10, 07:27 AM

Regarding the utility of this list: Seems to me that this takes much of the work out of one of several aspects of comparison shopping: the rough cost comparison. From here a user can target those shops that appear to fit the range of their budget. Often cost comparisons between shops can be one of the more onerous tasks, as many shopping systems seem to intentionally make it difficult to easily compare prices with their competition. A list like this does the heavy lifting in that regard and leaves behind what I consider the more interesting and engaging parts: determining the best value within the budget.

I think this was very nice of the OP and it will be a loss to the community if and when this list is no longer updated.

**xman** · 29th June 10, 07:54 AM

This conversation is exactly like the personal discussion I've been having in my own head for the last few months. Well done all and thanks Brice.

**bricelythgoe** · 29th June 10, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by Stoogy

I notice you make reference to a Heritage of Scotland Hand sewn kilt.
I've checked with them, and they only do machined kilts

This is a quote from their OWN website for their Luxury 8 yard Kilt:

"Our premium quality eight yard kilts are made to measure, hand-made by highly experienced kiltmakers."

I understood hand-made to be hand sewn. If I am incorrect and they are machine sewn, then I will happily change it. For know, I will put 'hand made' in the info next to their name. However, that seems a little misleading. Maybe it is just me.

**Stoogy** · 5th July 10, 03:01 AM

Originally Posted by bricekolob

This is a quote from their OWN website for their Luxury 8 yard Kilt:

"Our premium quality eight yard kilts are made to measure, hand-made by highly experienced kiltmakers."

I understood hand-made to be hand sewn. If I am incorrect and they are machine sewn, then I will happily change it. For know, I will put 'hand made' in the info next to their name. However, that seems a little misleading. Maybe it is just me.

Hi.

Just checked with them, and handmade means MACHINED by hand !!!

**Chas** · 5th July 10, 03:42 AM

Originally Posted by Stoogy

Hi.

Just checked with them, and handmade means MACHINED by hand !!!

Hamlet Act 3, scene 2, 222–230

Regards

Chas

**James C** · 6th July 10, 09:45 AM

Just a quick note since you took our prices as CAD our price range is $510 - $650 USD I rounded up on conversion. This is for 10 ounce tartan up to 16 ounce rare tartans.

Note when comparing prices make sure you are comparing the same quality of tartans aka Lochcarron with Lochcarron and the same weight.

You may also want to compare the kiltmakers who do it as a hobby with the full-time professional who run it as a business.

**bricelythgoe** · 6th July 10, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by BurnettsandStruth

Just a quick note since you took our prices as CAD our price range is $510 - $650 USD I rounded up on conversion. This is for 10 ounce tartan up to 16 ounce rare tartans.

Done! Thank you.

Originally Posted by BurnettsandStruth

Note when comparing prices make sure you are comparing the same quality of tartans aka Lochcarron with Lochcarron and the same weight.

As stated earlier in the thread (not sure if you read it), but we wanted to focus on comparing PRICES only. It would then be up to the individual to compare other details that they think are important.

Originally Posted by BurnettsandStruth

You may also want to compare the kiltmakers who do it as a hobby with the full-time professional who run it as a business.

This is something individuals will have to decide. Is it better to get a kilt from a full-time professional or from someone that does it on the side or as a hobby? That is for each person to decide. I do know there are plenty of NON full-time kilt makers that do great work. There are quite a few on the list. Again, this is something each person will have to decide on.

**James C** · 6th July 10, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by bricekolob

This is something individuals will have to decide. Is it better to get a kilt from a full-time professional or from someone that does it on the side or as a hobby? That is for each person to decide. I do know there are plenty of NON full-time kilt makers that do great work. There are quite a few on the list. Again, this is something each person will have to decide on.

Note: I agree it is up to the person buying the kilt to decide. I was simply just putting that out there for consideraton.