Pittsburgh Kilts Feedback

[GMan]

I just ordered one from PK in desert camo.

CONGRATULATIONS Welcome to the forum

[F16WarBird]

Thanks. This will be my 3rd kilt.

[Jimmy Carbomb]

F16... ANOTHER Philly local!!!

Let's see if we can get Jeff to move over here and set-up shop. Once people start seeing these babies more and more, there will be PLENTY of demand.

Oh, and Jeff, if you're reading this you can bring the Steelers with you.

[Doc Hudson]

And don't forget to order a T-shirt, Jimmy:

http://www.pittsburghkilts.com/Tshirts.shtml#top

Just noticed those. I think everyone should have one.

You are just saying that cause your picture is on them! :P

I'll have to give that some thought.

[Ugly Bear]

You are just saying that cause your picture is on them! :P

Well ... that's not the only reason ...

[Rob Wright]

Boy I'm glad I ordered my two a couple of weeks ago. The itch is starting to get bad and the rash needs lots of ointment, but I haven't started threatening innocent people, yet Man this kilt jonesing is rough!

Rob

[Magnus Sporrano]

Hi Magnus,

I'm on my way down to the post office to send your kilt! It should be there
on Monday (Tuesday at the latest). Enjoy!

Jeff

Yessssssssss!

[Magnus Sporrano]

I just got my Pittburgh Kilt in the mail today by priority mail. Yay! I've been wearing it for about three hours now and have a few observations:

* Because the fabric (USMC MARPAT camo) is lightweight, I opted for a liner. The liner is a dark green chamois and very soft.

* The construction is very different from what I'm used to (USA Kilts Philabegs) but this is not a traditional kilt so it is going to be different. For example, the apron is much narrower and it has some pleating coming a little further around the front.

* The sewing work is very tight, straight, professional.

* (ding) The inner apron is a bit narrow for my tastes. I think it would be more comfortable if it wrapped around further. Because of the narrow setting, when I walk the bottom corner of the inner apron kind of pokes and scratches a little at my left leg.

* The hidden pocket on the inner apron is very much appreciated. Perfect for the wallet.

* Maybe after a few washings this will improve, but the bottom edge of the pleats is sewn down and with the liner in there can be rather stiff, making for pleats that kind of poke you when you're walking. I need to run this through the laundry a few times and see if it becomes a bit more pliable.

* I was skeptical of the metal hook closures at first, but it works quite well. I think if I didn't have a heavily loaded sporran attached to the d-rings, I wouldn't need a belt at all.

* It is soooooo comfortable. Very good fit.

* It's a bit chilly tonight in Philadelphia. I was sitting out on the concrete stoop having a hot dog and the kilt was keeping me quite warm.

* It's also a bit breezy tonight and those pleats didn't even hint at lifting a bit. The inner apron is weighted down with a wallet, and the outer apron with a sporran. The apron wasn't budging in the wind. I think the liner helps with this tremendously.

* The pleats are more wide and shallow like a lot of contemporary kilts. Don't expect many narrow but deep pleats like a tank.

* I didn't opt for any of the extra pockets, but I did opt for the matching sporran. It's divided in half (front half/back half) and seems to be pretty roomy. Especially considering the presence of the hidden pocket to swallow your wallet.

* If you don't carry as much crap on your keyring as I do, you will like the attached D-rings and quick-release clip that is included. The sporran also hangs off these clips and at a comfortable height.

* I had some custom requests for this kilt that Jeff handled perfectly. For example, this kilt will be used for hunting so I requested no shiny fittings. Just subdued colors please. He went out of his way to find black hardware and it looks great. Just what I wanted.

* Jeff was an excellent communicator through the whole process. In the beginning he answered my many questions thoroughly, and gave me several choices of materials to work with. He told me when he was getting started on my kilt, and when he shipped it. He made the kilt precisely when he told me he would and it arrived quickly.

* When the kilt arrived, the sporran had a detailed printed invoice in it detailing my order. Inside of the folded invoice were a bunch of business cards, a refrigerator magnet, and some swatches of other materials that he has available (and yes I am coveting already... it worked, Jeff).

* So overall while I have some minor suggestions for improving the design of the kilt, I'm really quite pleased so far with what I have. Very pleased indeed. I primarily wear tartan kilts to the office but one of the fabric samples he sent me was a 12 oz beefy brushed bull denim, and I'm thinking that would make a really nice dress kilt.

For anyone that is going to the Philadelphia kilt night this saturday, I'm planning on wearing this to Finnigan's Wake. Sadly I wasn't able to find a good belt for it locally so I will probably end up wearing a belt that doesn't look too good with it (i.e. black leather with shiny chrome hardware) but dagnabbit I can't wear it to the office so I am itching to get out in this thing even if I don't have a matching belt yet. Hopefully my friends Rocky & Kelly don't disown me for not wearing one of theirs this weekend but I wear them almost every day of the week so they'll have to grin and bear it this onece. []

[GMan]

Outside of welcoming the Newbies to the board, my favorite thing to say is:

Way to go on the new kilt!!!

And what a great bunch of observations Magnus.

Congratulations!

[Rob Wright]

Just recieved am e-mail from Jeff, he starts constructing mine tomorrow! I already have the shakes waiting for the day they arrive

Rob