Any one use this kilt maker?

**xdattax** · 2nd March 11, 06:55 PM

What brought me here to this board was my own well thought out, however hastily ordered kilt skirt. I was hoping to see if anyone else on the interwebs has ordered from this company or not, as I'm having a hard time finding any feedback on them.

I'd been wanting a mini skirt in an Irish tartan for a few years now, and this year I went ahead and ordered one from Kilts 'n' More since they are always at the local Ren Fest down here.

My choices in tartan came down to Murphy (family name on the Irish side), Fermanagh, or Westmeath (according to the kilt maker's Irish surname book, the other Irish name could go either way with the two county tartans). I went with Fermanagh, as I'm a fan of blue, though perhaps in the future I'll get a Tara one. :-)

So, my question is, has anyone around here used this vendor? Thoughts? Good, bad, indifferent?

Thanks much!

**xman** · 2nd March 11, 07:48 PM

I've not used them, but I'm not encouraged by the way these kilts on their site hang. Perhaps you've seen better at their booth.

**Cowher** · 2nd March 11, 08:31 PM

Jimmy the chicken!!!! Is that supposed to be a balmoral?!? The sporran is rather odd and I almost had a conniption when I compared the quality to the prices! Ever go to McDonalds? Notice how good those burgers look? They NEVER look like that when you get em. I hope your kilt comes out well.

**Calico** · 2nd March 11, 08:44 PM

I have to admit to an aversion to websites with multiple misspellings on their home page. I don't mind it on forums, where you are typing quickly and pretty much committed once you press enter, but on a website where you are trying to impress people?

Also, it looks like they have no left buckle, just one on the right. That would help account for how they appear to hang so lopsided.
edit to add: Well, looking at the pics the 2nd clearly has three buckles. But their webpage on how to don the kilt makes no mention of buckling the underapron. Odd.

I sure agree, Cowher: price vs. quality is out of whack.

Glad I found this forum before I found them.

**Nighthawk** · 2nd March 11, 08:45 PM

I have learned from Sport Kilt not to judge quality from pictures, so I won't comment to the quality of the kilts. But those sporrans... I've never seen anything quite like them, which is great- I love originality- but they imply that those are in some way historical- which I find to be hysterical.

**kilt4beer** · 2nd March 11, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

I have learned from Sport Kilt not to judge quality from pictures, so I won't comment to the quality of the kilts. But those sporrans... I've never seen anything quite like them, which is great- I love originality- but they imply that those are in some way historical- which I find to be hysterical.

don't wanna hijack (sorry OP) -- but, what do you mean about Sport Kilt picture / quality disparity?

I'm intrigued because I'm considering getting a SK and the pictures looked fine to me. Are you saying they're NOT as good as the pics or are they even BETTER?

I want a "sport" kilt, not one for classy events. One for working a beer festival where I'll get beer spilled on me, set up tents, haul beer kegs, haul ice, basically "work" in the kilt in the heat of the summer -- bit, look good doing it.

To the OP: what exactly are you trying to buy? You mentioned "kilt skirt" - that appears to be an oxymoron. You also stated you want a mini skirt with a tartan design. Are you aware that a mini skirt is NOT a kilt? I'm not trying to be a smarty pants or sarcastic. I'm genuinely asking. Are you female and are actually looking for a skirt? Are you male and desiring a kilt? please elaborate so we can help.

**Whidbey78** · 3rd March 11, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

I have learned from Sport Kilt not to judge quality from pictures...

Originally Posted by kilt4beer

don't wanna hijack (sorry OP) -- but, what do you mean about Sport Kilt picture / quality disparity?

I'm intrigued because I'm considering getting a SK and the pictures looked fine to me. Are you saying they're NOT as good as the pics or are they even BETTER?

Kilt4beer, I think what Nighthawk means--and this was my experience with them--their kilts look as good as, if not better than, many other's made-to-measure kilts on the website. But when you get them they're more like sweatpants with pleats. They're universal fit, meaning they universally don't fit anyone very well. Their customer service is good, but the product is sub-par. I bought one kilt from them and can't recommend them. Spend the extra $20 and get a USAK casual...much better product, and it will fit you because it's made for you.

**Cowher** · 3rd March 11, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by Whidbey78

Kilt4beer, I think what Nighthawk means--and this was my experience with them--their kilts look as good as, if not better than, many other's made-to-measure kilts on the website. But when you get them they're more like sweatpants with pleats. They're universal fit, meaning they universally don't fit anyone very well. Their customer service is good, but the product is sub-par. I bought one kilt from them and can't recommend them. Spend the extra $20 and get a USAK casual...much better product, and it will fit you because it's made for you.

I agree. I have had both of these kilts in my hands. I would say go with USA KILTS Kilt4beer take a look.
http://www.usakilts.com/store/cas_kiltpage.php

http://www.sportkilt.com/category/53...orks-Kilt.html

As for xdattax here are better options for next time. Again I have looked at these first hand
http://www.usakilts.com/store/woolmini_kiltpage.php

http://www.usakilts.com/store/pvminikilt_kiltpage.php

http://www.sportkilt.com/category/62/Mini-Kilt.html

Or if your really... Um... Well take a look

http://www.sportkilt.com/category/70...Mini-Kilt.html

**biblemonkey** · 30th March 11, 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by kilt4beer

don't wanna hijack (sorry OP) -- but, what do you mean about Sport Kilt picture / quality disparity?

I'm intrigued because I'm considering getting a SK and the pictures looked fine to me. Are you saying they're NOT as good as the pics or are they even BETTER?

I want a "sport" kilt, not one for classy events. One for working a beer festival where I'll get beer spilled on me, set up tents, haul beer kegs, haul ice, basically "work" in the kilt in the heat of the summer -- bit, look good doing it.

To the OP: what exactly are you trying to buy? You mentioned "kilt skirt" - that appears to be an oxymoron. You also stated you want a mini skirt with a tartan design. Are you aware that a mini skirt is NOT a kilt? I'm not trying to be a smarty pants or sarcastic. I'm genuinely asking. Are you female and are actually looking for a skirt? Are you male and desiring a kilt? please elaborate so we can help.

I'll answer the question for you. I have two sport kilts and they are good for what you are talking about (keg work) and for working out but they are pretty light so if fly up would be an issue wear shorts under.