We received our latest kilts today, with the usual lightning fast service from Jerry.

I've heard the Thrifty kilt mentioned a lot, but haven't actually seen one until today.

We figured this would be the most economical way to have our children join the "kilted regiment" for safari to our local games.

I was impressed by the general construction and quality. They arrived properly basted and none the worse for shipping.

Here's a shot from the front, of both children. We ordered the same size for them, so hers is a little long (which is fine for a girl's skirt) and his is just the right kilt length. These are youth mediums. Note the kilt pins, which the kids absolutely love!



The fell of a Thrifty kilt is not sewn down, but I just took about 15 minutes per kilt to sew down the pleats in the fell area (before removing the basting stitches). Here's a pleat shot:




I'm curious to know-if you actually have any taper (unlike young children, who have very little to none), how to sew down the fell? Wouldn't you have to remove the waist band in order to put in taper? This would be very difficult in a Thrifty kilt, since it is also sewn down to a sort of modified lining/stiffener for the top 1/4 or so.

Maybe I'll post that question elsewhere.

All in all, a very good value for the money. Think I'll have to get one too, so we can all be silly together.



Be well,