Comparison: Daily wear UK Vs SWK

[Yaish]

They are sewn down at the hips (mine is an '06 model) but they are not sewn in the rest of the way, its just ironed fabric. That differs from a UK in that their pleat edges are sewn all the way down, both on the inner and outer edges of each pleat.

[Monkey@Arms]

Aaah, now I get it. By the way, love your sig line. The early influence of Lazarus Long is certainly one of the reasons I was fascinated by kilts.

Best regards,

Jake

[Blu (Ontario)]

If kilts were like cars, I might make the following comparisons

Utilitykilts -> SUVs
Stillwater kilts -> Honda Civics
Handsewn traditionals -> BMW

Different manufacturers, quality, and functions, but all the same basic item although tough to compare on a point by point basis.

They are sewn down at the hips (mine is an '06 model) but they are not sewn in the rest of the way, its just ironed fabric.

... just as are traditional wool kilts.

... That differs from a UK in that their pleat edges are sewn all the way down, both on the inner and outer edges of each pleat.

... Because if they weren't, you'd end up with a garment looking rather similar to gathered skirt after the first wash.

[O'Neille]

Utilitykilts -> SUVs
Stillwater kilts -> Honda Civics
Handsewn traditionals -> BMW

So that would mean that Uk=poor fuel economy
SWK=A kilt that will last forever
Handsewn=A Bavarian Tractor

I don't get the comparison, wink. O'Neille

[Blu (Ontario)]

... I don't get the comparison...

Yahhhh... you do!

[michael steinrok]

More to the point here they are all different and suitable for different occasions. My only complaint about UKs is they curl like shirley temples' hair. Only complaint about SwKs they snag really easy. Complaint about Tanks the cost. Love all for different reasons, Nuff said.

[turpin]

Only complaint about SwKs they snag really easy.

You got that right. I was shopping in a store for shirts to go with my saffron. moving amongst the racks. next thing i look in the mirror and there's a nice snag in my apron. right over the fold-under on the right, so i have to open the seam to get at the underside to pull the thread loop back.