My new Box Pleat Leatherneck from Freedom Kilts - X Marks the Scot

peacekeeper83 · #1 06-20-2009, 08:05 PM

I have been quietly jonesing for my new kilt from Freedom Kilts. I wanted a Leatherneck tartan, in a box pleat, 16 oz Strome, pleated to the yellow stripe, and I wanted Steve to make it, since he served in the Marines. Today, I finally received it... and it was by a stroke of luck... I was able to get it out of the post office.
I work out of town, and I started my day out 240 miles away, by the time I finally got to town, the post office had been closed for 15 minutes.. I hit the buzzer, and reluctantly, someone came to my aide... commenting they forgot to shut off the buzzer, so I was in luck.. I gave them my card, they had me sign for my package, and I was in heaven..
I felt like a little kid, opening the box in the parking lot...LOL... people looking all strange at me.. and I didn't care...LOL I got back to my hotel room and tried it on... I like the fit.. so much more comfortable than any other kilt I have..but then, this is a true made to measure kilt...
My girlfriend is Mexican, and has not been around kilts before, and she always teased me about my "skirts" so when she told me she would take my pictures tonight.. I figured she would tease me.. but once I dressed out.. her eyes got big, and a smile on her face.. and she told me she really liked it.. matter of fact... she hijacked my left over material, Steve sent with my kilt, and she told me.. she was going to sew herself a kilt/skirt with the material.
well here are the pictures we took, tonight..

The Pleat Shot

The Hamish/ Capt Morgan Shot

A close up of my caubeen and Marine Corps Clan Badge

Final Picture

I am very happy with my new kilt, and I hope to be able to dress it up and down, as Panache and McMurdo had, with their 10 looks with one kilt thread. My next purchase will be a dark grey Kilt cut jacket and waistcoat from Steve, and of course, the kilt hose to make this outfit stand out.
I plan on wearing this tartan as my primary tartan.. because it is the one that is the most significant to me.. I am a Wilson, but by adoption, by my step father.. his Wilson is traced through the Choctaw Tribe..so there is no definative line to Scotland there, other than the name.. and lets be honest.. those who are Marines, or part of the Marine family.. understand the bond that all Marines share... we may not be related by blood...but its a blood bond we share...

KFCarter · #2 06-20-2009, 08:20 PM

Congratulations on the new kilt. It's a great feeling isn't it? Believe me, it doesn't get old.

For some reason, I'm unable to see your pics, but I'll check back... I'd love to see it.

BTW, there was a lot of intermarrying between Scots and Native Americans, so that Wilson name very well could trace straight back to Scotland...you still might want to look into the Wilson tartan one day, but no question you've made a great choice to go with the Leatherneck tartan as your primary tartan.

update: I can see the pics now. Very nice indeed. Well done!!

Bugbear · #3 06-20-2009, 08:23 PM

Congratulations, and thank you for serving.

Panache · #4 06-20-2009, 08:28 PM

It looks very nice.

I am utterly delighted with my tartan model Freedom Kilt

Did you get any hidden pockets on yours?

Cheers

Jamie

peacekeeper83 · #5 06-20-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panache

It looks very nice.

I am utterly delighted with my tartan model Freedom Kilt

Did you get any hidden pockets on yours?

Cheers

Jamie

No, I figured I should not get them, on this kilt..since it represents the Marines.

12stones · #6 06-20-2009, 08:36 PM

Here, here! That is sharp. And definitely a good tartan to be bringing Mexican beauties around to the grander side of kilt-wearing. Good on ya, and Semper Fi!