Choosing a kilt company

[Emmet]

If you have the time, summer holidays and all, I recommend getting the book "The art of kilt making" and having a go yourself. I started with that book and literally having never even sewn a button back on a shirt level of sewing experience made a very good kilt and have now advanced my level to such that I make kilts here and there for a bit of extra money.

Following the book is pretty much fool proof the only thing I'd recommend is practising each stitch on a scrap bit of fabric before using your good fabric.

[tulloch]

Thanks for the clarification, Rocky. I have four kilts - two in traditional construction and two without steeking. I love them all but when I hold the buckles of the two without and give a tug there is a noticeable give to them whereas the other two are rock-solid. In the end the difference can be felt and is sooo nice!

[RockyR]

Thanks for the clarification, Rocky. I have four kilts - two in traditional construction and two without steeking. I love them all but when I hold the buckles of the two without and give a tug there is a noticeable give to them whereas the other two are rock-solid. In the end the difference can be felt and is sooo nice!

That has more to do with the canvas / interfacing / lining and less to do with the steeking.

[Father Bill]

Welcome to the Great Rabble!

[Fedgunner]

I would to forward the Celtic Croft as a potential vendor. I own three kilts purchased from them and couldn't be happier.

If you are looking for a hand sewn tank, I can also suggest Katny Lare. Her excellent kilts are suprisingly affordable.

[madmacs]

Ask a hundred people and get a hundred answers...

I'd throw another vote for Bonnie, but it seems kind of redundant if you've made your choice...

I havent ordered a kilt from Rocky before, but he does have great reviews and service on here so I'm sure he'll see you right... I can vouch for his quick shipping

Of course next time, and we all know there WILL be a next time, you'll be wanting to go totally custom... No really you will...

[Coleman]

I'm in southern California. "tank" kilt???

[RockyR]

I havent ordered a kilt from Rocky before, but he doesn't have great reviews and service on here so I'm sure he'll see you right... I can vouch for his quick shipping

I'm hoping the word "doesn't" is a typo...

[madmacs]

I'm hoping the word "doesn't" is a typo...

Sheeeeesh you try and be nice and all ya get is complaints... well there goes any future discounts...

I'll put it down to being ill... He is of course correct though...

[fcgeil]

I would have to disagree with Fedgunner. I was very disappointed with Celtic Croft. I may be the anomaly, I can't say, but my experience with them has led me to do business elsewhere.

On the other hand, the gift shop at the Scottish Tartans Museum is fantastic! Very reasonable prices for top-tier garments.