Details Of My New Isle of Skye Kilt

**Riverkilt** · 22nd January 07, 02:05 PM

It was a nice sunny day. I found a white sheet to lay on the hammock. So I laid out my new Isle of Skye 16 oz Strome from Lochcarron Mills, hand sewn by Kathy Lare of Kathy's Kilts and took some pictures.

I figured they might somehow be helpful to the do-it-yourself crowd or to those guys who are thinking about getting their first hand sewn kilt from some kiltmaker but aren't sure what they get for the extra money.

Hopefully this shows a lot of the custom workmanship done to tailor a kilt to your body and some of the features not found in less expensive kilt options.

Since there were so many pics it'd be easier to just go to my gallery where they're posted. You can also enlarge the pics there for an even better view. Any wrinkles are from my laying the kilt out.

http://www.imff.net/php/useralbums/album40

Here's one sample pic though, shows the double fringe on the outer apron.

Ron

**Tattoo Bradley** · 22nd January 07, 02:23 PM

Stunning.

**McMurdo** · 22nd January 07, 02:36 PM

Wow, that is really nice Ron, you must be very happy with it.

**Robin** · 22nd January 07, 02:41 PM

Nothing can beat a well made hand sewn Strome!

Awesome Ron!

**Splash_4** · 22nd January 07, 07:03 PM

Thanks Ron, That is a nice testament to Kathy's workmanship!

**cloves** · 23rd January 07, 06:24 PM

Another gorgeous kilt Ron. Thanks for showing all the details in your gallery.

Interesting though, Kathy says "not" to roll a kilt while traveling.

**ScottInNewHampshire** · 23rd January 07, 06:36 PM

So beautiful. The work-woman-ship is so amazing (even down to that little shorter pleat thingy). Love the color combination. Wear it with pride and happiness.

**ccga3359** · 23rd January 07, 06:45 PM

Very nice Ron! Is this number 50 or 51?

**MacWage** · 23rd January 07, 07:01 PM

The "short pleat thingy" is a turned up pleat, which is done so that it doesn't hang from under the front apron of the kilt. It is one of those touches that makes a good kilt into a great looking one.

It is also covered in Barb's book.

Kathy does an amazing job. Thanks for the pics Ron.

**Riverkilt** · 23rd January 07, 08:39 PM

Thanks McWage...

I knew that, just couldn't find the right name for it in Barb's book...shoulda kept looking.

And, I think its kilt #50 for me. Certainly more than enough...except I had to go and order the Army tartan and the Saffron in semi-trads from Rocky...

Ron
Kilt Junkie....