The new O'Neille kilt is in!! Complete review

**Kilted KT** · 30th August 06, 04:01 PM

I just opened my first kilt by O'Neille, delivered only moments ago. I'll post pics and give a complete review of the kilt. I will also provide info in a week or so after wearing it out and getting a feel for how it moves.

Here are the specifics as ordered:

tan/gold duck cloth
Widest part of hips/butt: 43
Waist where you want kilt to eventually ride 36
Distance between first two for sewn down pleats 6
Total drop from waist to hem 24
Belt loop size 3"

pics and reviews as it happens. No pressing or any other sort of maintenance was performed during review.

**Kilted KT** · 30th August 06, 04:27 PM

and here we go!!!

pic #1 - front of kilt

the kilt is constructed traditionally. Over apron covers completely, with selvedge running entire endge of apron. There are two three inch belt loops on the front. The final pleate before the under apron is reverse, which is a great touch.

pic #2 - rear of kilt( pleats)

Traditional-style knife pleats, with sew edges entire length. The fell is six inches, as requests. Sewing looks strong and straight. Two belt loops, matching the ones on the front, are found on the rear of the kilt. Very good job in construction.

pic #3 inside kilt/under apron

as can be seen at the top of the inside of the kilt, this is help together with a single strip of velcro that runs the entire length of the apron. This will make it VERY easy to size should one grow small or or...hmm...larger. The inside of the kilt has a 3inch strip of cloth sewn to the top, to reinforce fell stitching.

**Kilted KT** · 30th August 06, 04:30 PM

Pic #4 - close up of fell stitching

here is a close up of the pleats and fell stitching.

pic #5 - standing - front

the kilt fits perfectly as requested. Waist is perfect and length is belly-button to middle of the knee. It feels like one of my tanks, only made of duck cloth. The apron falls true, and lines up correctly. The lines you see on the apron in the pic below are creases from shipping, easily pressed out. They are not sitched.

pic #6 - standing - back

the pleats all run straight and even. No complaints about the appearance thusfar.

**starbkjrus** · 30th August 06, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted KT

...snip...
Here are the specifics as ordered:

tan/gold duck cloth
Widest part of hips/butt: 43
Waist where you want kilt to eventually ride 3
Distance between first two for sewn down pleats 6
Total drop from waist to hem 24
Belt loop size 3"

er....well....KKT your waist is er...a 3?? Gee, I've been loosing weight and have gone from 38 to 36 but gee...a 3??

**Kilted KT** · 30th August 06, 04:36 PM

Pic #7 - back - leg raised

here you can see the pleats spread, as they should while walking. They spread evenly, and retain their shape when moved around a bit. I am very impressed with how the kilt has performed thusfar.

Pic #8 - front - leg raised

This shows how the reverse pleate opens up in the front. It was a great touch. The under and over apron match up well, preventing any accidental exposure. I am confident that with the addition of an Xmarks kilt-pin, it will perform very well. Good thing I have a spare pin or two!

**Kilted KT** · 30th August 06, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by starbkjrus

er....well....KKT your waist is er...a 3?? Gee, I've been loosing weight and have gone from 38 to 36 but gee...a 3??

typo...happend when you get a new kilt and need to review it.

**Kilted KT** · 30th August 06, 04:39 PM

Review - first impressions:

I am extremely happy with this kilt! I have a feeling that it will replace my UK completely! Complimented with one of my brown sporrans, Cavscout's brown sporran strap and belt, I think this will be a VERY sharp kilt!

I did request the kilt in duck cloth to replace the UK, as I prefer the traditional style design to the UK design.

I will wear it around for a while, and post my thoughts on it's performance.

so far...O'Neille, You better get another sewing machine, as I think you will wear this one out soon!