Who actually OWNS a Scottish hand-sewn?

[PipingScot]

In 55 years of wearing kilts, every one I have owned has been tailored for me in at least 16oz wool worsted material. I have had MacKenzie, Anderson Modern, Anderson Ancient, Anderson (MacNaughtons of Pitlochry), Anderson of Kinneddar x 2 (LochCarron Weavers) and MacLachlan Modern. It is well worth the expense to make certain that a kilt is fit and suitable for all you would want from it - and although the cost is perhaps a little extra, you will have a robust garment that will last at least twice as long as even a 13oz material. For a kilt to fit properly and feel right, it has to be tailored. We wouldn't be posting in this forum if we didn't appreciate the better aspects of kilt wearing and in that respect, casual kilts (as they call them) just don't cut it!! - PipingScot.

[Kiltman]

In 55 years of wearing kilts, every one I have owned has been tailored for me in at least 16oz wool worsted material. . . . . It is well worth the expense to make certain that a kilt is fit and suitable for all you would want from it - and although the cost is perhaps a little extra, you will have a robust garment that will last at least twice as long as even a 13oz material. For a kilt to fit properly and feel right, it has to be tailored. We wouldn't be posting in this forum if we didn't appreciate the better aspects of kilt wearing and in that respect, casual kilts (as they call them) just don't cut it!! - PipingScot.

I am 100% in agreement with PipingScot. There is nothing, nothing like a well tailored, proper fitting kilt. Such a kilt just feels right. It's one of the greatest pleasures in life.

[Gryphon noir]

Yes indeed, if I could afford it, ALL of my kilts would be the same quality as my 13oz. ancient hunting Matheson. It's beautifully crafted, has tight, flat, deep pleats and that look--you know....

Mind you, I really do enjoy my Stillwater, and there is a place for the softer look and feel, but comparatively it feels insubstantial.

[McMathTX]

I own a 13 oz Matheson Modern Red by Locharron. I can't imagine a better kilt.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Nothing, but nothing, compares to a properly fitted kilt. I know they cost a bit more, but... well if I have to explain it, you won't understand. As to fabric: wool is nice, but if you can afford it a wool-silk blend (proper barathea) is spectacular. I've seen (but never owned) an all silk kilt (left over from the days of the Raj, no doubt) and would imagine that to be the pinnacle of Scottish attire. The problem seems to be that a large majority of people consider the kilt and all its attendant accoutrements to be some sort of week-end costume (rather like Hallowe'n get ups) and are reluctant to spend money on quality clothing. Cheap kilts are like tube socks... a shoddy short-cut that won't stay up.

[TheKiltedWonder]

Nothing, but nothing, compares to a properly fitted kilt. I know they cost a bit more, but... well if I have to explain it, you won't understand.
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The problem seems to be that a large majority of people consider the kilt and all its attendant accoutrements to be some sort of week-end costume (rather like Hallowe'n get ups) and are reluctant to spend money on quality clothing. Cheap kilts are like tube socks... a shoddy short-cut that won't stay up.

I'm sorry if I'm misreading what you've written, but those comments kinda seem condescending. Many of us on the board are students or recent students or have plenty of bills. We may desire quality clothing and we're perfectly capable of comprehending why people like the quality, but there are other considerations.

That said, I am lucky enough to own a hand-sewn kilt in MacNeil of Barra. It was made for another fellow, who made the poor decision of never collecting it, so I managed to nab it for a pittance.

[Caddy One]

I would not wear anything else......Made by Ecossias, Edinburugh

[Stratherrick]

My Ancient Hunting Fraser wool was handsown in Inverness in 2000, it would be, with a surname like Fraser!

Cheers

Bruce

[Sammac]

My first kilt, a hand sewed, 13oz wool, in MacDiarmid Ancient, from House of Edgar.

[isantop]

I'm not entirely sure if my tank is hand sewn, but I believe it is. It's a 7.5 yard 13oz. from Thomas Gordon & Sons Ltd. in a really dark Black Watch.