MacLean of Duart kilt is here

**mull** · 16th March 10, 12:59 PM

As I came around the corner from running with my GSP, I saw the mailman pulling away from the box, leaving a large grey package sticking out the end. As I came closer I could see the return address was from Scotland.
Paul did it!

In the box was my first, from Scotland, made in Scotland, real kilt.

I pulled open the bag and was quite pleased with what I saw. The material is very nice and over all the kilt is in excellent shape. The leather straps are a little worn and it looks like the fell was re-stitched on one pleat with a black thread that stands out upon inspection, but I can fix both of those with no problem. For the cost, I am 100% satisfied.

Before I could try it on I had to shower and stop sweating. It figures the kilt arrives on our first 60 degree day of the year, while I was exercising.

Anyway, I threw it on with the coat I modified a few weeks ago and the wife snapped a few pics which I hope will attach here now. Please forgive how red I was as I was still hot. Also I request your indulgence with the off grey hose, I need some better matching ones.

**creagdhubh** · 16th March 10, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by mull

As I came around the corner from running with my GSP, I saw the mailman pulling away from the box, leaving a large grey package sticking out the end. As I came closer I could see the return address was from Scotland.
Paul did it!

In the box was my first, from Scotland, made in Scotland, real kilt.

I pulled open the bag and was quite pleased with what I saw. The material is very nice and over all the kilt is in excellent shape. The leather straps are a little worn and it looks like the fell was re-stitched on one pleat with a black thread that stands out upon inspection, but I can fix both of those with no problem. For the cost, I am 100% satisfied.

Before I could try it on I had to shower and stop sweating. It figures the kilt arrives on our first 60 degree day of the year, while I was exercising.

Anyway, I threw it on with the coat I modified a few weeks ago and the wife snapped a few pics which I hope will attach here now. Please forgive how red I was as I was still hot. Also I request your indulgence with the off grey hose, I need some better matching ones.

The kilt looks pretty good, and the altered jacket isn't that bad either, however, I would seriously consider investing in a tweed jacket that is already specifically designed for wear with the kilt. I think you will like the result! Well done on the kilt purchase.

**mull** · 16th March 10, 02:18 PM

Thanks Kyle. I have a jacket on order and hope to see it in the next week or two. If I had been thinking, I would have thrown on my new tam as well.

Joe

**Paul** · 16th March 10, 03:19 PM

Mull, the kilt looks great! I couldnt imagine a better fit from a non-tailored kilt.

I never looked very closely at the kilts - I just had a quick look for holes or pulls, and there were none on any of them. I never noticed the black stitching, but maybe I'm sure it was just the band member's wife aiding a husband with a small hole in his kilt! Let me know if you get it sorted.