MacGregor Tank

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Hey, I love his "label" (if you can really call it a label). The embroidery is really a nice touch of class!

Only one thing... it says "handwoven" on it. If that is Lochcarron's 16 oz strome, as you say it is, that's not handwoven. It's woven on great big giant mechanized looms in Lochcarron's mill. I'd hate to think what it would cost per yard if it was hand woven!!

Hnad woven cloth for kilting is something that you really have to go out of your way to find, and it's not cheap. I know a couple of weavers who could do it for you, and you are talking about well over $100 per yard (single width).

Anyway, great looking kilt and I'm glad you are enjoying it!
Matt

[Robin]

To arms! a MacGregor!!!! j/k

Beautiful kilt! I also love the embroided "label" very classy!

I'm not that fond of the solid black(?) waist band though.

[Big Mikey]

To arms! a MacGregor!!!! j/k

Beautiful kilt! I also love the embroided "label" very classy!

I'm not that fond of the solid black(?) waist band though.

The waist band in black resulted from the fact that even though Rob ordered extra material he needed it all. As he explained it to me, when you split a double wide piece of material, there is usually a strip from the middle that is used for the waistband. In my case this strip was not available to use. The black waistband then is unusual, sort of like me but still kind of lovable!

[Robin]

explains it all!

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I'll also use a solid black waistband on kilts that are very long, for the exact reason Mike said -- there isn't enough of the cloth left over after splitting the fabric to get a tartan waistband from. I'll also use a black waistband on kilts that I've had to let out (because the original tartan waistband is no longer long enough!).

[Colin]

Looks great Mike. Rob really does make some great looking kilts. I have had the pleasure of being in his workshop and seeing some of his work. I am still impressed to this day.

I can't wait to see the kilt in person.