Lochcarron Cameron Modern 13oz

**Cameron of Texas** · 26th May 19, 04:22 PM

I ordered 4 "Cameron Modern" tartan swatches from Scotland. Then, after spending a week deciding which one would make the best kilt, I came to the realization that the one I picked (11oz Lochcarron) isn't used for kiltmaking. I'm worried that the 13oz Cameron might differ in hue from the 11oz.

Does anyone here have a kilt in 13oz Modern Cameron from Lochcarron? I would love to see a picture

**Riverkilt** · 28th May 19, 08:16 PM

You can trust Lochcarron. I have an 11 ounce in Macdonald Lord of the Isles. Top quality and perfect weight for hot weather.

**ShaunMaxwell** · 29th May 19, 03:48 AM

For what it’s worth, 11 oz. seems too light for a kilt to me, as that’s the weight of most tartan scarves. Seems like it wouldn’t hold a sharp pleat and would wrinkle easily as well.

All my kilts are 16 oz. but one (13 oz.), and I notice that the 13 oz. fabric is more prone to wrinkling on the front apron around my sporran straps than my heavier kilts.

Also, I don’t find that a heavier kilt is uncomfortable in hot weather like we have in Texas. I think you’ll find that the heavier fabric also swings and wears better.

Looking forward to seeing your kilt!

Cheers,

SM

**Riverkilt** · 29th May 19, 06:40 AM

My first hand sewn kilt was 11 ounce. It is the weight the lady dancers choose. Still, it was my only option at the time so I went with it. I have not been disappointed. Its held up well for over ten years. Never a problem with pleats or wrinkles.

Of course mine was sewn by a well educated, trained and experiences kiltmaker. I assumed yours will be too.

Bottom line, from an experienced 11 ounce guy, NO WORRIES.

**ShaunMaxwell** · 29th May 19, 09:10 AM

While I wouldn't do the 11 oz., Riverkilt has had good experience (and has had lots of kilts as well!).

You might find this article by Matt Newsome interesting:

https://albanach.org/some-thoughts-o...t-2d827d35ee37

Cheers,

SM

**Cameron of Texas** · 30th May 19, 03:43 AM

Originally Posted by ShaunMaxwell

While I wouldn't do the 11 oz., Riverkilt has had good experience (and has had lots of kilts as well!).

You might find this article by Matt Newsome interesting:

https://albanach.org/some-thoughts-o...t-2d827d35ee37

Cheers,

SM

This is great information, Shaun. Thank you!

**OC Richard** · 31st May 19, 05:01 AM

While personally I very much prefer 16oz kilts, and only go with 13oz when there's no alternative, I have contemplated getting an 11oz kilt because from what I can gather Portree is only woven in 11oz tartan, and I would like a Portree tartan kilt.

There's a pipe band in British Columbia that wears it and their kilts look fine.

Thinking they had got heavier fabric somewhere, I contacted the band and was told that their kilts are in two different weights, and all of their kilts were got from X.

When I contacted X about the heavier-weight Portree I was told that X has no recollection or record of obtaining Portree in anything other than the 11oz fabric.

**OC Richard** · 31st May 19, 05:36 AM

Originally Posted by Cameron of Texas

I ordered 4 "Cameron Modern" tartan swatches from Scotland.

Which "Cameron" are you looking at?

If Cameron of Erracht (an 18th century tartan) my favourite is the "muted" version by House Of Edgar.

It's also available in Regimental Weight tartan, around 18oz, which has an interesting feel and look to it, somewhat like a travel rug.

Then there's Cameron of Lochiel illustrated in Smith (1850).

The red "Cameron" tartan was designed by the Allen brothers in conjunction with their book Vestiarium Scoticum (1842) and is one of their four-equal-stripes tartans.

**Cameron of Texas** · 31st May 19, 05:52 AM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

Which "Cameron" are you looking at?

If Cameron of Erracht (an 18th century tartan) my favourite is the "muted" version by House Of Edgar.

It's also available in Regimental Weight tartan, around 18oz, which has an interesting feel and look to it, somewhat like a travel rug.

Then there's Cameron of Lochiel illustrated in Smith (1850).

The red "Cameron" tartan was designed by the Allen brothers in conjunction with their book Vestiarium Scoticum (1842) and is one of their four-equal-stripes tartans.

The Cameron Clan modern - with the 16 green 'squares' on a red field

**Riverkilt** · 31st May 19, 05:57 AM

The reluctance to own an 11 ounce kilt baffles me.

The SWISH of a hand sewn 11 ounce kilt is fantastic - that is why lady dancers have their kilts made in 11 ounce.

Can't imagine them dancing in 16 ounce kilts.

You want your kilt to SWISH? Go with 11 ounce.

I bought my 11 ounce because that was the only option in a tartan I loved. Worried I'd screwed up and it wouldn't work. Well, I was wrong. Its a beautiful kilt and I positively love the extra SWISH.