New Double Box Pleat Kilt

**Wompet** · 19th March 08, 05:10 PM

Robert, has Chrystel decided how she is going to pleat it? I know from experience that pleating to the sett can be ... frustrating with standard knife pleats. It's a beautiful tartan, but the asymmetry! I shudder just thinking of making a double box pleat to the sett.

Originally Posted by ccga3359

I look forward to this on. Prester John can you guarantee results?

Come to think of it, I was wearing one of my Robertson Reds when that waitress kilt-checked me.

**Ancienne Alliance** · 20th March 08, 01:31 AM

Originally Posted by Wompet

Robert, has Chrystel decided how she is going to pleat it? I know from experience that pleating to the sett can be ... frustrating with standard knife pleats. It's a beautiful tartan, but the asymmetry! I shudder just thinking of making a double box pleat to the sett.
Come to think of it, I was wearing one of my Robertson Reds when that waitress kilt-checked me.

Good morning Wompet,

Yesterday evening Chrystel and I figured out how we were going to pleat the Robertson red, at least in theory. We are gonna make a few pleats and see how it turns out. Chrystel doesn't look worried at all .

One thing is for sure : The top of the box will be narrower than the MacKinnon's. That will increase the number of pleats and should give this heavy 16 oz. kilt more swing. Wich is always good... As Steve has it : "Swish + Swagger = Swoon." The previous MacKinnon was a lighter Polywool.

I think you can well imagine how thrilled and excited we are !
The thing is, Chrystel has other priorities in her sewing list (she's working on a friend's wedding outfit) and won't be able to start the kilt before a few weeks.

**Sheep In Wolf's Clothing** · 20th March 08, 06:57 AM

I am looking forward to seeing how this kilt turns out. If it comes out like the last one it will be a beauty!! Chrystel is quite an artist!!
Sara

**RobertParker** · 25th March 08, 06:36 PM

I love my Robertson Red kilt. It's my 16 oz. tank and is really something. I think I still like the hunting tartan better, just because I like darker colors, but that thing really stands out nicely. It's especially great for Christmas parties!

**Ancienne Alliance** · 26th March 08, 12:57 AM

Chrystel will be starting the new kilt in 2 shirts and a waistcoat time... that should be 10 days, if all goes well !

**Ancienne Alliance** · 26th March 08, 05:22 AM

Originally Posted by RobertParker

I love my Robertson Red kilt. It's my 16 oz. tank and is really something. I think I still like the hunting tartan better, just because I like darker colors, but that thing really stands out nicely. It's especially great for Christmas parties!

Hi Robert,
I would love to see some pictures of your kilts.

best,
Robert

**RobertParker** · 26th March 08, 05:39 AM

Originally Posted by Ancienne Alliance

Hi Robert,
I would love to see some pictures of your kilts.

best,
Robert

I'll be happy to take and post some as soon as I have a few minutes back home.

**RobertParker** · 26th March 08, 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by Ancienne Alliance

Hi Robert,
I would love to see some pictures of your kilts.

best,
Robert

Here you go:
This is my Robertson Red. It's my 16 oz. I got it used (worn only in store by a salesman) at the Celtic Craft Centre in Edinburgh. It is my second kilt. Was tailored for a bigger guy, but they did a really nice job at taking in the buckles and cut me a great deal on it.

This is my Roberson Modern Hunting. It's 13 oz. It's my only one that was tailored for me. However, I got married and gained about an inch in the waist between the time I ordered and received it. Still, there was enough room to move the buckles out and I don't notice it at all. Only bad thing was waiting 6 months to receive it. I never got a straight answer from the merchant as to why it took so long, and I seriously doubt I'll do business with "House of Scotland" again. But it really came out beautifully nonetheless.

This is my Robertson Ancient Hunting. It's 11 oz. It was my first kilt. I got it second hand from Hector Russell in Edinburgh, and was the one I wore in my wedding. It's a bit longer than I'd like, but I didn't know that at the time I got it. It's been hemmed once, but I may have it re-hemmed sometime. Also, pay no attention to the strange florescent green patch. It's not really there, just a weird trick of the camera and maybe a patch of sunlight coming through the blinds.