Buying first kilt

[Perldog007]

It's great value for money! It can be dressed up nicely.

My current avatar shows a SWK economy. In size 34, it's about 4.5 yards of material, has belt/sporran loops and straps, but the fell is not stitched down ( that is, the top of the pleats which would normally be tapered from the waistband to the hips). It's very nicely pleated to the stripe.

I have hand stitched this one to give it a little taper and less "flare" at the top. I'll post a pic soon... I consider it a fairly successful modification.

Fluter, I would really like some wordage on that process. I attempted to stitch down an economy and a thrifty, and did not do so well.......... ended up making them too tight in the seat.



On the economy - YES!! I have two, am wearing my Irish National to work right now. I like the standard a little better, but for the money the economy is outstanding. If you spring for the standard, you get stitched dowm pleats.

Also have a box pleater "heavyweight", it is a very light wool, excellent for hot humid western shore Maryland and Delaware Beaches. I don't think I could buy that much 11 oz tartan for the price.

Also Jerry is very fast to ship, and to answer any questions you may have. I just noticed your location, FWIW - I find the economy better in heat than the standard. much cooler.

P.S. Just got a shipping comfirmation from Jerry 13 minutes ago. That is before 0630 his time I think. Damn early in the morning in any case. He really does work hard and responds to his customers quickly.

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Doug