Who actually OWNS a Scottish hand-sewn?

[Mychael Sporrano]

I don't think that I could be coerced into buying a worsted wool kilt really. I prefer the quality of a tight and heavy weave.

Now I am confused! Aren't all traditional kilts made from wool that has been worsted?

From britannica.com: "Wool yarn made of long-staple fibres that have been combed to remove undesirable short fibres and make them lie parallel. In the spinning operation, which imparts the necessary twist to hold the fibres together, worsted yarns are more tightly twisted than are the bulkier woolen yarns."

Mychael




Mychael

[Colin]

I can add myself to this list now. I own an 8 yard 16 oz Ancient Watson handsewn.

[GlassMan]

Wow, I missed this thread entirely but I'm glad to see it's now in the new postings.

I've got a Hector Russell that was made in Scotland, 8 yarder in Cunningham tartan. Looks great, feels better. It's always a joy to wear.

I now have 2 Melville Kilts made in Scotland that are also a joy to wear and always look good on me.

Just recently I received my premier kilt in 16 oz Blue MacKay from Rocky over at USA Kilts and I have to say that for fit and quality of construction I'll rank it right up there with my Scottish kilts any day of the week. It fits me just as well and looks just as good as my Hector Russell.

I can't wait for my next kilt from Rocky and another tailored kilt from Melville Kilts to arrive!

Oh, I've been getting way too many kilts lately for the safety of my bank account.

[Southern Breeze]

I missed it too. There is nothing that can compare to a handsewn traditional kilt,nothing.
Here's what I have:

Hecter Russel-
2 Blackwatch Tartan
1 Bruce Tartan

Geoffrey Tailor-
St. Andrews Tartan
Pride of Scotland Tartan

Unknown Maker-
Grand Lodge of Scotland
Cameron of Erracht


All these were found at estate sales at an obscenely low price.

[arrogcow]

Thomas Gordon tank in Montgomery tartan. My first kilt not counting a great kilt worn only at ren fairs.

Adam

[shawhighlander]

"...who actually owns and wears a "real" hand-sewn kilt?"

I do! I was finally able to order my hand-made kilt from Scotland. I used TARTAN KILTS and am absolutely pleased with the time it took and the quality. They even make their own new wool tartan material in-house, in which I bought the SHAW ANCIENT in the (16-17oz.) heavy weight tartan.

Slainte`

[Kiltman]

I have a hand-sewn kilt that I had made when I was last in Braemar. It fits like a glove and is such a joy to wear. When I was measured in Scotland it was much more thorough than just the three measurements. Since I'm wide and short the normal manner of making splits doesn't work the best for me. I compared the measurements and the feel, and started making my own kilts. I have some casual kilts as well, but now they are to my measurements and feel good to wear.

[porrick]

House of Edgar, 13 oz Tara/Murphy tartan (8 yds of course...)

Great for casual at the pub with a Murphy's in hand

[Robin]

-8 yards 16oz Caledonian from Lochcarron.
-8 yards 13oz MacLaren Muted from The House of Edgar.
-8 yards 13oz MacLaren 1819 variant from The House of Edgar.
-8 yards 160z Isle of Skye from Lochcarron.

In the pipeline:

-8 yards 13oz XMarks from Barb.

Wishlist:

-8 yards 16oz MacLaren Weathered from Lochcarron.
-8 yards 16oz Highland Granite from Lochcarron.
-8 yards 16oz Veere from Balmoral.

[cessna152towser]

8yds 16oz Cunningham (which I've owned for many years - local kiltmaker from Gordon, Berwickshire)
8yds 160z all black from Kilt Shop, Galashiels
On order:-
8yds 13oz Pride of Scotland from Kilt Shop, Galashiels.