need advice

**Friday** · 20th May 13, 03:12 PM

There are a number of tartans with German heritage as their basis. You may want to start there. There is also a Colorado state tartan that could be used. Or there are the basic Red Stuart, Black Stuart etc.

Are you making this kilt or will it be purchased?

**Starhunter451** · 20th May 13, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by Friday

There are a number of tartans with German heritage as their basis. You may want to start there. There is also a Colorado state tartan that could be used. Or there are the basic Red Stuart, Black Stuart etc.

Are you making this kilt or will it be purchased?

I don't know which would be better. Make or purchace.

**sydnie7** · 20th May 13, 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by Starhunter451

I don't know which would be better. Make or purchace.

If this is a one-time deal AND you don't yet have the fabric AND you have never make a kilt before, then purchase is likely your best choice. There are any number of options for low-cost kilts, discussed at length on this board.

If you already have the fabric and want to tackle the project, there are also lots of resources here and elsewhere online. Let us know where you are starting so we can help you make good choices!

**Spartan Tartan** · 20th May 13, 04:55 PM

Were it me, I'd get the German Heritage Tartan made in a casual kilt construction from PV. In theen it will cost less than buying fabric, a book and learning how to sew a kilt.

Just my 2 cents...

**A Hay** · 20th May 13, 06:37 PM

USA Kilts (see banner advertisement above the top left of the first post) has casual kilts for $99.99 with a 6 to 8 week delivery time. There are many choices of Polyvicose (PV) tartans, including the German Heritage which was designed by Rocky himself. The tartan incorporates the colors of the German Flag, red, black and gold.
I was fortunate enough to contact Rocky at an opportune time and have the first kilt made from the original sample weave he submitted to get the tartan registered. It is a beautiful tartan.

I suggest this is your best bet for getting a good casual tartan at a very reasonable price.

**Starhunter451** · 21st May 13, 08:16 AM

It a one time deal as far doing it for someone outside of family and friends. I will be doing to marking but the mrs will be doing the sewing.

**moggi1964** · 21st May 13, 09:23 AM

I second the "Buy the German Heritage in PV from Rocky" rather than make a kilt. It will reduce the financial and time investment and if the wearer decides they like having a kilt then they can go on from there.

**Starhunter451** · 22nd May 13, 06:55 PM

My appreciation to all that has been very helpfull to me. Even if I.did not like it when I was put in the proper place and frame of mind.
May you relax and kilt on.