Questions about kilts from Frugal Corner

[Kilted-Marine]

We did not ordered any kilts in the IOS- just material, we just got a confirmation for 125 yards...And I think we will have to order another 125 yards. I think 16 oz IOS will be next but right now we are at max capacity, we ordered over 280 kilts in march and justy placed another order for 38 custom orders and 125 stock (24 inch drops)

SO A FEW QUESTIONS TO THE FORUM MEMBERS

1. how much of a demand is there for larger then 44 waist? And would it be better to custom make them or stock them in 24 inch drop.

2. Would you be more likely to purchase a kilt only or a package deal with sporran, pin etc....

3. Kids kilts - is there enough demand do you think to stock a few dozon

3.

[emolas]

Cheap kids kilts are a bit hard to find. I can find >$150 kids kilts everywhere but who wants to spend that on something the kid will outgrow in 6 months? I don't know what the general demand is but I have been looking for a few.

[Kilted-Marine]

ok, so my "kids" are 15 and 17 so have not had little ones in some time. what waist to drop size would be good to carry.. what would a waist / drop be for a 6 year old, 8, 10, 12...

[Casper]

2. Would you be more likely to purchase a kilt only or a package deal with sporran, pin etc....

Well, first time buyers (such as myself) would most likely go for the full package (as I did). Additional kilts, and existing kilt owners, would just likely go for the kilt-only deals. In the future, for instance, I may order a 13oz to compliment the 16oz i've already ordered....

[turpin]

I think 16 oz IOS will be next ....

Mark, just to clarify - the 13oz IOS you ordered is in polyviscose thread, correct? You originally posted this info on the 13 oz p/v thred. So far we have never seen 16oz p/v. Wouldn't want to confuse things.

thanks

[billmcc]

SO A FEW QUESTIONS TO THE FORUM MEMBERS

1. how much of a demand is there for larger then 44 waist? And would it be better to custom make them or stock them in 24 inch drop.

2. Would you be more likely to purchase a kilt only or a package deal with sporran, pin etc....

3. Kids kilts - is there enough demand do you think to stock a few dozon

Mark,

1. I don't know anyone with a waist larger than 44" who wears a kilt. I think custom making them would be the way to go.

2. I would be more likely to buy a kilt only. Those new to kilting would probably go for a package deal when buying their first kilt.

3. Several X-Markers have expressed a desire for inexpensive kids kilts. Most sons want to dress like Daddy. I have no kids so I am no help on sizing.

[Kiltferone]

Mark,
1. I don't know anyone with a waist larger than 44" who wears a kilt. I think custom making them would be the way to go.

I got lucky the other day and ordered a kilt size 52" at the navel. The company had it in stock and was the reason I ordered it from them. I wish I was not that size, but thats another story.

[Weasel Mender]

I am currently working with Mark on an IOS for my 57'X62 bod... he is great to work with and didn'teven threaten to have WIDE LOADstitched across the pleats:butt:

[Kilted-Marine]

If a picture is worth a thousand words

the complete photo collection is at http://www.thefrugalcorner.com/kiltpics.htm

[billmcc]

Mark,

You forgot a picture. You wearing the kilt.