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04-25-2007, 09:44 AM
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Hi all
There are no pictures yet, but I have just taken the basting stitches out of my 16oz Isle of Skye Kilt. All I can say is Wow, this kilt is really some piece of work, photos will be forthcoming later today, this is my first brand new kilt, the other two I have my Gunn Modern and my Graham of Mantieth were both gifts from family.
I could not be happier with the feel of this kilt it is worth every penny. I just needed to let you know, I did not want to say anything about it until I had it. I also received a kilt passport, so that when I hand this kilt on the information can go with it. I think a passport is a wonderful addition to a piece like this, I wish I had a kilt passport for the Gunn Modern.
Anyway I just thought I would drop a note here as it was in large part because of the group here that I went with the Isle of Skye, as I said before pictures will be posted here later on today.
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04-25-2007, 09:48 AM
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Who sewed it up for you??
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04-25-2007, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Tattoobradley  Who sewed it up for you?? | I went to a local tartan shop, it is on the way home from work so I am a regular there now http://scottishcompany.com/
I have been in alot of tartan shops where the staff treats you like you are doing them a favor. At this shop they treat you like part of the family, they have been very good to deal with and I would not hesitate to use them again.
it was sewn up by Ken Silvana and was completed on the 20th of April, it is a knife pleat pleated to the sett. Tartan woven by Lochcarron. Kilt Passport number 0788.
I will include pictures of the kilt passport when I post the others.
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04-25-2007, 11:14 AM
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Look forward to seeing the pics of the latest recruit to the Isle of Skye Owners Club 
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04-25-2007, 11:25 AM
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Welcome to the BOIOS!! An exclusive organization for the truly discerning kilt wearer.  
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04-25-2007, 12:19 PM
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Ok here are the pictures, starting with the Kilt Passport: 
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04-25-2007, 12:20 PM
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Here is the inside of the Passport: 
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04-25-2007, 12:21 PM
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Me in my Isle of Skye 
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04-25-2007, 12:22 PM
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A close up of my Freelander sporran, and the kilt belt I made: 
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04-25-2007, 12:23 PM
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The Kilt pin I bought for my new kilt: 
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