My new Matt Newsome 4-Yard Box Pleated Kilt

**ragged tiger** · 17th October 10, 03:05 PM

Hello everyone. I thought I would share a few photos of my new Matt Newsome 4-yard box pleated kilt (Bates tartan STA 6057).

The (16oz) tartan was woven by D.C. Dalgliesh, and I must say that I am very impressed by the precision, and overall quality of the material. For just under $500, Matt's 4-yard box pleated kilt really is an excellent choice for those looking for an affordable option in a non-stocked tartan.

I am very happy with the look, fit, and craftsmanship of this kilt.

**ragged tiger** · 17th October 10, 03:51 PM

For some reason my attachment url did not work, so here are a couple of links to the kilt photos.

http://ragged-tiger.blogspot.com/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/philipb...7625051676921/

Originally Posted by ragged tiger

Hello everyone. I thought I would share a few photos of my new Matt Newsome 4-yard box pleated kilt (Bates tartan STA 6057).

The (16oz) tartan was woven by D.C. Dalgliesh, and I must say that I am very impressed by the precision, and overall quality of the material. For just under $500, Matt's 4-yard box pleated kilt really is an excellent choice for those looking for an affordable option in a non-stocked tartan.

I am very happy with the look, fit, and craftsmanship of this kilt.

**Nighthawk** · 17th October 10, 06:12 PM

That tartan is beautiful!!

**artificer** · 17th October 10, 06:27 PM

Fantastic!
I love the decision (who ever made it) to hide the bright green inside the pleat. It's a wonderful piece, congratulations to you both.

I'm itching to order my own Newsome, but have to wait until I finish the tartan design and square up a few other odds and ends.

**ragged tiger** · 17th October 10, 07:12 PM

Matt looked at the tartan swatch on STA site and gave me the option of pleating to show more green or red in the back pleats. I elected for green and Matt seemed to think that was a good way to go.

I'm not sure whether or not this pleating option is available on all tartans. I suppose it helps to have a tartan with two bold contrasting colors.

**Standard** · 17th October 10, 08:28 PM

Very nice indeed. The colours really pop.

**Riverkilt** · 17th October 10, 08:54 PM

So well lit for an indoor pic. A beautiful tartan for sure and bound to get a lot of use in the coming holidays eh?

Just had a special weave from Dalgliesh myself - was also amazed at how affordable and how short the wait.

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 18th October 10, 04:44 AM

Here, see if these help...

I'm glad you are enjoying the kilt -- it looks great on you. Just for clarification, the "under $500" price is for a box pleated kilt from a custom woven tartan, which this was. That price is $495. I charge $395 if the tartan is available from stock.

**Tobus** · 18th October 10, 04:54 AM

WOW! That is indeed a handsome tartan, and the choice of pleating is just perfect for it. I really, really like that whole look you've got going on there, ragged tiger!

**Danwell** · 18th October 10, 04:57 AM

That is gorgeous!

Matt makes one hell of a kilt - I've got two kilts being made at the moment but I'd love to add a Newsome BP to my list - you can't not want one when you see photos like that!