2 More New Kilts On The Way!!!

[GlassMan]

I've got two more kilts on the way. I've done a good job of losing weight so I thought I'd treat myself and ordered a new "off-the-peg" Prince of Wales tartan kilt from Melville Kilts. A nice almost-tank (since it's not custom fitted) with matching plaid and flashes. Can't wait till they get here from Scotland.

And I got a call from Rocky yesterday telling me that the first of my multi-kilt order from USA Kilts is ready to ship to me! It's the 8 yard premium Blue MacKay kilt with maching plaid & flashes.

I'm so excited. I'll be sure to post pics when they get here.

[GMan]

WAY TO GO!!!!! This is doubly good news, Congratulations.

[pdcorlis]

Congrats Glassman - let the jonesing begin! I'm unfamiliar with Melville Kilts - are they wool or... ?

[Sherry]

Melville Kilts is new to me too. We look forward to your reviews of the kilts.

[646guy]

Ah another person getting 2 kilts.....congrats! Definitely let us know how they are....

[Randy]

Congratulations.
Never heard of Melville Kilts, I did find Ebay listing for them.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Congrats Phil! Having multiple kilts on the way is an awesome feeling, except for the letdown when the mail comes and it has not arrived yet!

Looking forward to hearing about Melville kilts. Did you get it off eBay or did you find a website?

[mbhandy]

Jonesing Jonesing Jonesing,*
Keep those Jonesings rolling.
LOST WEIGHT!

Did you say it was a Melvin kilt???? :rolleyes:
Thought you went Reg.

Two new ones If they come on the same day do you have to change during the day or :confused:

anyhoo:

Jonesing Jonesing Jonesing,

MrBill

*Goes to the tune Rawhide
(Don't let it stick in your head all day)

[GlassMan]

Melville Kilts is new to me too. We look forward to your reviews of the kilts.

I bought my first Melville Kilt off eBay and have done this one by simply emailing and placing my order. They don't have their website up and running yet but I hear it is coming.

They make kilts in both wool and a wool/PV blend. Personally I've not found a difference to the touch between the blend and 100% wool. One nice thing about the blend is that it is Teflon coated so it resists stains a lot better. I've been able to just dab things off my Ancient MacKay that would have meant a trip to the dry cleaners had it been made of 100% wool instead. And the blend has a very good percentage of wool in it so it has excellent swing to it.

The only thing that is a detraction to the blend is that the standard length is 23.5 inches instead of 24 so for me that means having the kilt end at the very top of the knees instead of just barely inside the knee.

For a product that is incredibly inexpensive and that ships Royal Post so no excessive customs charges, I've been quite impressed with the product. And it is extremely well made, still being a handmade product. The cost for a kilt, fly plaid and flashes including shipping and handling is about $350 to the US for the blend kilts, and that's an incredibly deal on a made in Scotland product. However, if you do a custom order it can take a little while because it is a one-man shop and he's making both custom orders and models for "off-the-peg" sales. Also, they don't always have every size in stock for the "off-the-peg" models for the same reason. But they do have an incredible range of tartans available as "off-the-peg."

I would class Melville Kilts in the blend as only one tiny step below a tank and at the price a steal.

I've been trying to convince him to become a member here at XMarks to get wider attention to the brand, but he's worried it would take too much time away from kilt-making! I have to admit that I'd rather have him sewing.

Here's a repost of the pic of me in my Melville Kilts Ancient MacKay (I've lost some weight since this photo!).

[Southern Breeze]

Congrats on the kilts. I've already broken my resolution not to buy anymore kilts until I catch on acessories.