"WHY" of modern kilts

**BoldHighlander** · 13th December 11, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

Terry, Matt's website says that custom woven lengths (min. of 5 meters) of Harris tweed can be oredered in any tartan, so there you go!

Thanks Brian!

**auld argonian** · 13th December 11, 03:13 PM

In case it helps, here's a link to a very simple kilt making article:

http://www.scottishdance.net/highland/MakingKilt.html

...the original website seems to be gone but somebody archived it here.

Best

AA

**rondo** · 12th March 12, 06:06 PM

To the OP,
For 3 years my only kilt was a 6 yard philabeag from one of the forum sponsors. very simple design, no sewn down fell, no liner, pleated and sewn to a waistband. It is very comfortable and easy wearing. I bought it for Ren Faires but found myself wearing at other times as well. A great alternative to a modern contemporary kilt or a casual kilt.
Rondo

**MT4Runner** · 12th March 12, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

In case it helps, here's a link to a very simple kilt making article:

http://www.scottishdance.net/highland/MakingKilt.html

...the original website seems to be gone but somebody archived it here.

I really like that article. The instructions are simple, but the resulting kilt is great!!

**CMcG** · 12th March 12, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by Mr.Charles Anthony

The question: How did the kilt de-evolve from the basic, wrap it and go, with all its inherent freedom of movement: to this circa 2011 kilt with its fussy sewing down the ar*se, the 'luggage straps' to hold it on, and the too well overlaid aprons? I feel like I am in a wool barrell!

Here is an article by our own Matt Newsome about a famous story involving an Englishman named Rawlinson and the move from great kilt to little kilt:
Is the kilt English?

**Bugbear** · 12th March 12, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by CMcG

Here is an article by our own Matt Newsome about a famous story involving an Englishman named Rawlinson and the move from great kilt to little kilt:
Is the kilt English?

I love that article, and the way Matt has analyzed the story. I have also seen it stated on several sites that Rawlinson was a Quaker, and I keep meaning to look into whether that is correct. It's usually stated something like "a Quaker invented the kilt."

Thanks for reminding us of the article, CMcG.

**rondo** · 17th March 12, 07:05 PM

To the OP:
Here is a link to a pic of me wearing a philabeag with a T-shirt and knee high mocs.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/m...954419-512447/

Rondo