A box on the Doorstep

**SteveB** · 30th March 09, 09:13 PM

I should thank Barb T here for her fine book The Art of Kiltmaking. This book has been very useful in evaluating the kilts that I own.

Now this is a review of the kilt and the kilt only. I am wearing the shirt that I have had on from work today, and I have not any hose, belt, sporran or kilt pin on. At a later time, I will post pictures of this kilt as part of my carefully planned traditional kit.

The front apron flares perfectly with my body.

The right side sits at three o'clock, all on its own.

The obligatory Hamish pose. I really should use my walking stick instead of the side of the T.V. cabinet.

The pleat shot. The tartan shows its sett very well in the pictures, it is harder to see it when you are close to it. The center pleat sits perfectly in the center of my backside.

This close up of the side straps shows how the apron taper fits my body perfectly.

A special thanks to Rocky for this fine kilt. This kilt was not sewn by Rocky or Kelly, but by a certified professional kiltmaker in Scotland. The kilt is 16 oz wool, and used up well over eight yards to get around my fat body. This is a true TANK.
Thank you again Rocky and Kelly.
Cheers

**GMan** · 31st March 09, 03:06 AM

Very nice!

**peacekeeper83** · 31st March 09, 04:49 AM

I really like the little touches the kiltmaker used to blend the added sewn down pieces ( sporaan loops, and buckle attachment) attention to detail is a sure sign of a quality piece

**SteveB** · 31st March 09, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by peacekeeper83

I really like the little touches the kiltmaker used to blend the added sewn down pieces ( sporaan loops, and buckle attachment) attention to detail is a sure sign of a quality piece

Indeed these are the things to look for in a kilt. I have had the pleasure of giving the details of the construction of this beauty. Now I will see how it holds up to being in the rotation of kilts that I wear everyday. Later this week I will assemble the full kit, and post it for further comment and review.

I did forget to mention that when I can stand still the horizontal alignment of the fringe on the front apron blends into the position of the first pleat on the way around back. The pictures were taken with the timer on my camera, which is obvious by the not quite there look of the pictures, that I hustled to position for.

This kilt is truly a work of art that the kiltmaker put a lot of pride and personal effort into. The stitching is incredible. Even in the remote areas that are not normally seen, the stitching is perfect.

Cheers.

**Dan R Porter** · 4th April 09, 06:32 AM

With so many photo's and such a in-depth review I don't even have to buy one for myself! Sorry rocky!

Very beautiful kilt, I will be counting the change jug sometime in the future for one.