Anyone interested in 'Australia' Tartan?

**Downunder Kilt** · 30th December 13, 03:34 AM

Hi Addie, how are you. Good to see you on the forum. I actually contacted that shop and was quoted A$870.00 for a kilt in the Australian tartan, plus they stated that they could not pleat it to the stripe, only the sett. I have also been reliably informed that they attempted to sell, to another vendor, what they have left of a bolt of the tartan for more than it cost to get a 16oz woven (metre for metre)

**English Bloke** · 30th December 13, 05:02 AM

Further to my last post, it seems NB fabrics have completed the order and have shipped it as a job lot to Australia (unfortunately that included the four meters I was after). Not to worry, I'm arranging with Doug to have my kilt length shipped back again after Christmas. Apparently there is plenty available.

**Addie** · 30th December 13, 07:21 AM

Hi Downunder kilt, Thanks for the welcome. Not sure about any of that, only mentioned the Sydney shop as you all seem to have been waiting awhile. I know my friend was happy with his purchase and that it was cheaper per metre than going through Scot Web. When I looked them up they were offering single width for $85/mtr and I'm pretty sure Alec got double width at around $80/mtr. I have seen the fabric and the tie and both look great, suppose it's like anything you go with who you're happiest with. Good luck and here's hoping you don't have the wait much longer for your Australia Kilt. Happy Hogmanay everyone.

**Downunder Kilt** · 30th December 13, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by English Bloke

Further to my last post, it seems NB fabrics have completed the order and have shipped it as a job lot to Australia (unfortunately that included the four meters I was after). Not to worry, I'm arranging with Doug to have my kilt length shipped back again after Christmas. Apparently there is plenty available.

Good news for those waiting John, hopefully I will be receiving my kilt from Matt in the very near future.

**English Bloke** · 16th January 14, 04:22 AM

My four meters d/w is paid for and on-route from Queensland via airmail... Been in touch with mee mate Carol the Kiltmaker and I'll be forwarding it to her in the next couple of weeks so she can work her magic.

Unfortunately I'm away at work so it will arrive while I'm on-shift... 'twas ever thus but fairly soon me an' Mrs EB will be cutting about like twins.

**Downunder Kilt** · 16th January 14, 01:18 PM

Good one John, you may well end up getting yours before I get mine. Look forward to seeing the pics of you and Mrs EB when yours is done. Cheers.

**Antipodean Celt** · 16th January 14, 03:24 PM

Exciting news indeed EB! I just got home from sea this week, and drive around to Doug's shop yesterday afternoon to get measured up, and...he was closed! Aaargh!! I will try again next week. Soon.

**Downunder Kilt** · 16th January 14, 04:06 PM

What a bugger AC, get all keyed up and then kapow

**Grizzly** · 16th January 14, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by English Bloke

My four meters d/w is paid for and on-route from Queensland via airmail... Been in touch with mee mate Carol the Kiltmaker and I'll be forwarding it to her in the next couple of weeks so she can work her magic.

Unfortunately I'm away at work so it will arrive while I'm on-shift... 'twas ever thus but fairly soon me an' Mrs EB will be cutting about like twins.

Ahem..... Another kilt mate? I thought Mrs EB was going to kill you if you got anymore!

**Antipodean Celt** · 17th January 14, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

What a bugger AC, get all keyed up and then kapow

Devastated. But Doug assures me they will be open in Monday. And i was somewhat consoled by the very unlikely win in the cricket last night. If there is a better thing than watching the English lose from an unloseable position whilst kilted, then i have yet to experience it. Lots of positive comments on the kilt at the Gabba.