Buying first kilt

**ChromeScholar** · 26th July 07, 07:25 PM

I'm planning on buying my first kilt this coming week. Come January 2008, I will be on much firmer financial ground, and will have some money to invest in a more expensive kilt. However, I need a kilt fairly quickly, and due to money concerns, I am currently considering buying a Stillwater Economy kilt, and if it works out for me, buying a Stillwater kilt for my girlfriend's 14 year-old son (his idea).

Does anyone have any experience with the economy kilt? Is it worth spending the money on?

**fluter** · 27th July 07, 04:17 AM

It's great value for money! It can be dressed up nicely.

My current avatar shows a SWK economy. In size 34, it's about 4.5 yards of material, has belt/sporran loops and straps, but the fell is not stitched down ( that is, the top of the pleats which would normally be tapered from the waistband to the hips). It's very nicely pleated to the stripe.

I have hand stitched this one to give it a little taper and less "flare" at the top. I'll post a pic soon... I consider it a fairly successful modification.

**PiobBear** · 27th July 07, 05:00 AM

The Economy models are OK, but having one of each, I'd suggest you'd probably be happier with the Standard model.

**McMurdo** · 27th July 07, 05:06 AM

I bought an economy model for my nefew he loves it and it does everything he needs it to,it is as good value for money as you will find.

**Perldog007** · 27th July 07, 05:31 AM

Originally Posted by fluter

It's great value for money! It can be dressed up nicely.

My current avatar shows a SWK economy. In size 34, it's about 4.5 yards of material, has belt/sporran loops and straps, but the fell is not stitched down ( that is, the top of the pleats which would normally be tapered from the waistband to the hips). It's very nicely pleated to the stripe.

I have hand stitched this one to give it a little taper and less "flare" at the top. I'll post a pic soon... I consider it a fairly successful modification.

Fluter, I would really like some wordage on that process. I attempted to stitch down an economy and a thrifty, and did not do so well.......... ended up making them too tight in the seat.

On the economy - YES!! I have two, am wearing my Irish National to work right now. I like the standard a little better, but for the money the economy is outstanding. If you spring for the standard, you get stitched dowm pleats.

Also have a box pleater "heavyweight", it is a very light wool, excellent for hot humid western shore Maryland and Delaware Beaches. I don't think I could buy that much 11 oz tartan for the price.

Also Jerry is very fast to ship, and to answer any questions you may have. I just noticed your location, FWIW - I find the economy better in heat than the standard. much cooler.

P.S. Just got a shipping comfirmation from Jerry 13 minutes ago. That is before 0630 his time I think. Damn early in the morning in any case. He really does work hard and responds to his customers quickly.

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Doug

**ChromeScholar** · 27th July 07, 08:12 AM

Thanks for the replies, guys! I think I'll start with an economy and work up from there.

**TimC** · 27th July 07, 10:03 AM

Cant go wrong with a SWK.

-Tim

**CactusJack** · 27th July 07, 11:16 AM

I own one in Black Watch, My wife got it for me for Christmas last year and I am planning on getting a few more. I wore mine to a party last Feb and the temp was in the low 20's and I was quite comfy in it. So go for it and enjoy..