Alexis Malcolm kilts

**Tattoo Bradley** · 16th May 07, 05:42 PM

It is the lightweight fabric Barb. And you were who I was talking about for my own USAF kilt.

Still trying to get my ducks in a row to get that one ordered it seems...

**Barb T** · 17th May 07, 06:33 AM

Originally Posted by Tattoobradley

It is the lightweight fabric Barb. And you were who I was talking about for my own USAF kilt.

Still trying to get my ducks in a row to get that one ordered it seems...

Just let me know when the ducks are lined up and quacking!

B

**Shriner** · 17th May 07, 07:10 AM

I am planning to buy a set of Marine Corp stuff, pin, buckle, etc

John

**Tattoo Bradley** · 17th May 07, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by Barb T.

Just let me know when the ducks are lined up and quacking!

B

Will do Barb.
They're getting there... ready to hatch soon, I hope.

**davedove** · 18th May 07, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by Barb T.

I had made her a kilt several years ago in Stathmore's light weight US Air Force tartan, and it is _not_ an adequate kilt. So, I would definitely ask what tartan Alexis Malcolm would make your kilt from. If it's the Strathmore light weight, I'd give it a miss, quite frankly!

When I ordered my Army tartan kilt from Alexis, I was given the choice of 13 or 16 oz. I ordered the 16 oz. because I wanted a good heavyweight kilt.

**Tattoo Bradley** · 18th May 07, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by davedove

When I ordered my Army tartan kilt from Alexis, I was given the choice of 13 or 16 oz. I ordered the 16 oz. because I wanted a good heavyweight kilt.

The Army is readily available like that. But, the USAF tartan is only made in 11 oz., unless you find a mill to special weave it heavier as a custom job.

**Barb T** · 23rd May 07, 02:39 PM

And it's a mystery why Strathmore weaves it only in a weight that's too light for a man's kilt.

Barb

**Don Patrick** · 20th June 07, 01:54 PM

I haven't bought a kilt from Alexis, but have done business with her. She is nice and pleasant to do business with. I haven't received my merchandise from her yet, but she did warn me up front.

I'm all thumbs, but must admit I'm intrigued by the prospect of making my own tartan. Wonder how hard it is? I was reading about the traditional way the Scottish folded the material over their belts to form their tartans.