My very first kilt ever!

**opositive** · 2nd January 12, 10:42 AM

i am still brand new to this but learned new years eve that i will toss out the sporran chain in favor of a strap (on the way from stillwater). i like your kilt choice. i have been thinking about campaigning for a usa casual kilt in american heritage for my wedding anniversary.

**timothyjmcneeley** · 2nd January 12, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by opositive

i like your kilt choice. i have been thinking about campaigning for a usa casual kilt in american heritage for my wedding anniversary.

I'll let you know how I like it. And, I'll post pics when I figure out how. After I get it, of course.

**Santa Wally** · 2nd January 12, 01:04 PM

Welcome to the forum, you'll learn a lot here. I have 3 USA Casuals and a 5 yard wool kilt from Rocky. So 4 of my 7 kilts are from USA Kilts.

My suggestion, forget the elastic flashes after you get kilt hose. I haven't worn any of my flashes after getting garter ties. They are so much more comfortable and my wife has learned how to knit them.

**timothyjmcneeley** · 17th January 12, 11:06 AM

Well, it just came in the mail. A couple days after I placed the order, I asked Rocky to change it to include the rush and to correct some sizes. The kilt maker was Natalie Fletcher from USA Kilts, and I must say, she did a superb job. The kilt is incredibly beautiful, comfortable, and fits well. Since this is my first kilt, I have no idea if I'm wearing it correctly. The pleats are in the back, but I'm not sure if I have the kilt pin in the right spot, or if the sporran is hanging to low or not, or if I have it "squared away". I ordered the kilt on 12/31/11, changed the order to include rush on 1/3/12, the kilt was completed on 1/12/12, shipped on 1/13/12, and using standard delivery option, arrived on 1/17/12. For the record, it is a Casual Kilt with velcro and belt loops, no logo. American Heritage Tartan. Rocky, if you are reading this, I'm definitely going to order another in semi-traditional, Irish Heritage Tartan as soon as I can afford it!!! Pictures to follow shortly, as soon as somebody teaches me how to upload them to this site.

**Thomas H** · 17th January 12, 11:23 AM

Congrats on the Kilt , Have fun with it

**tulloch** · 17th January 12, 11:23 AM

Congratulations! I am very happy for you. Looking forward to the photos.

**ctbuchanan** · 17th January 12, 11:23 AM

Congratulations on the new kilt!!!

To get a photo on XMTS first go to photobucket.com and open an account there (free).

Upload your photos to that website first. When you hover your mouse pointer over the photo you will see a drop down list which includes an img code (image) link. Click on the code to copy it and paste it in your message.

Do a preview to make sure it is there. It's pretty simple if you follow those steps which I am pretty sure I have right subject to moderator corrections of course.

This young man is wearing his first kilt as well.

**creagdhubh** · 17th January 12, 01:00 PM

Well done, old chap!

**timothyjmcneeley** · 18th January 12, 08:32 AM

Assuming I followed ctbuchanan's instruction correctly, here are the pictures of my kilt! Hope everyone likes them. WARNING: I am 380 LBS, 5'6" , so these pictures might not be easy on the eyes!!!