Tips for buying my best 16oz kilt

[Snowbear]

Excellent answers!

The main reason I ask is because I'm in doubt. I want the kilt to stand out like every kilt should do. In order to do that I need to know what I am doing when ordering it. It is more easy to look forward to get it when I know it is a masterpiece I will get.

I will order a swatch and try to locate different kiltmakers recommended. With all those kiltmakers out there I'm not surprised that some of them does'nt do a good enough job, and therefor I need to hear the voice of happy customers that really know what they are talking about. That is where you guys come in.

I will also collect the info I'm getting here to put together a relative small guide for myself and others about this hard dicition.

[csbdr]

I can highly recommend Lady Chrystel for a double-box pleated kilt which is elegant, will definately stand out in a crowd (you won't see anyone else in one, I'll wager) is close to, if not 100% hand sewn, and won't break the bank (especially if you send her some fabric) Turnaround tiime is fabulous (1 month) compared to others. Hard to beat!

Excellent answers!

The main reason I ask is because I'm in doubt. I want the kilt to stand out like every kilt should do. In order to do that I need to know what I am doing when ordering it. It is more easy to look forward to get it when I know it is a masterpiece I will get.

I will order a swatch and try to locate different kiltmakers recommended. With all those kiltmakers out there I'm not surprised that some of them does'nt do a good enough job, and therefor I need to hear the voice of happy customers that really know what they are talking about. That is where you guys come in.

I will also collect the info I'm getting here to put together a relative small guide for myself and others about this hard dicition.

[Riverkilt]

Listen to The Barry - Find a kiltmaker, not a middleman, and deal direct with your kiltmaker. They can obtain the fabric for you and get the amount correct.

Preferable find a kiltmaker that puts their name on their work.

Traditional Kiltmakers Guild is revamping their website but there is an email for info.

http://www.traditionalkiltmakersguild.co.uk/

There are lots in the UK which is probably easier than the States.

Ron

[ForresterModern]

Thanks PDC. I bought a swatch of a tartan in modern just to see what it looked like color wise and to feel the quality of that minor mill's 16oz fabric, as they made my tartan in a heavier weight, in double width and at a lower price than the high quality 13oz House of Edgar tartan, which came only in the muted version, in single width, and at a much higher price. I liked everything about the tartan swatch except the darkness of the colors, so I ordered the muted from HoE and am very much happy I did, despite the weight and price differential.

If you get a swatch from scotweb, then later decide to order something made up by Scotweb in that same tartan, if you remind Scotweb of the swatch purchase at the time of your order they will credit that swatch cost toward the purchase price of the item.

Works for me.

[ForresterModern]

Stewart black. Unfortunately Stewart Grey only comes in 12oz fabric or I would suggest it as I think personally it is a gorgeous tartan.

[McMurdo]

Snowbear
If you like the Royal Stewart, then go for it. I recently got a Royal Stewart done up in 16oz wool hand sewn by Barb Tewksbury, and while it is a popular tartan, having one that is such good quality is wonderful, you can see the difference between it and one from a tat shop. Here are a few photos









I would say get the best one you can afford, going through Scotweb sounds like a great idea.

[Snowbear]

I will difinatley consider the Royal one. I belive that it will look much better than the cheap fakes, and that would only make it look better.
Will go for a pleated to the set in my case.

By the way; lovley arran! Just like my own cream arran.

[Howard Clark]

I like the hunting Stewart, and black, myself, though I haven't a kilt in either... Yet.