Irony of Ironies. The Chicago Games were supposed to be this weekend, one week after most restrictions were done away with here in Illinois.

Hope all of our Chicagoland Kilters have been doing...

Kilt pins are a pretty modern invention, only about 125 years and apparently the creation of Queen Victoria. They are decorative items that do not have a practical function. I have 5 currently, but...

I tend to remember the difference this way:
-Feileadh Beag is smaller, so you're 'begging' for more cloth. Therefore, single width.

-Feileadh Mor has 'more' cloth to begin with. Therefore, double...

Only 8 inches? We got over 10 here in the NW suburbs over the last 24.
I have been kilted daily for 10 weeks straight, except for 1 day, since I got hiatused again in November. It may not be all...

Never met or had any interaction with the man, the legend, but I have admired his dedication and his flair.
Hamish most certainly has my best wishes and regards during his current challenges and as...

I am not opposed to the general concept, but the design execution falls short, particularly at the bottom of the rear join and how the fabric is along the 2 and 10 o'clock positions.
The bottom of...

Oh Lord! I thought this was going to be a video on diy mask sporrans! I can just imagine her sewing a badger's face to her hand!

Did you see that kid's reaction? "Nanna's sewing drunk again- I'm...

The box was sitting on my doorstep when I got home. I opened it up and inspected the kilt and am satisfied.
Even found the bonus flashes! Stitches, especially on the pleats, are intact. It fits and...

That Carnegie sure is pretty. Are you in New York or Illinois?

With social interaction in stasis, who knows when your local guy will be able to take your measurements. If you have bought from USA Kilts before, then definitely give them a call, you know it's...

I must disagree, I cannot see apron fringe on either of your two ghillies, nor on the MacMahon portrait. It may be the 160 year old photography, or my phone.
The apron sides are just too crisp and...

Jeez, even cancelling events in June! April sure; May possibly; but June?!:doh:
I guess us Illinois Scots will have to figure out something on our own this year without the Games.

I would love to get one eventually, but at $1300 for a basic model, I can't justify it at this moment.

Thank you all for your replies. However my plans are for nought, the reenactment I was going to and much of public life here has been canceled for the next 4 to 6 weeks.

If you want a more traditional style for an entry level- ie. not a cargo- kilt, then check out USAKilts. $100 Casual Kilt- inexpensive, polyviscose has better characteristics than acrylic or cotton...

The white crud came off easily with warm water, soap and judicious scrubbing. One liberal application of Neats foot compound later the color is much better than the raw leather it was.
The tassels...

Here is the sporran after being cleaned and oiled.
https://i.postimg.cc/3kZkfJWm/20200302-231844.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/K4gRS5RZ/20200303-001441.jpg...

I have considered it, would like one, but don't have access to one. The local fabric/craft stores do have plastic circular machines, but I have heard nothing but problems with constant breaking. A...

This is a spare time hobby business for me, earning a little extra in time that might otherwise default to tv or cat videos.
My primary concerns are pricing myself out of reenactors' willingness to...

**This thread is to get feedback only. It is not meant to solicit sales here on xmarksthescot. No items for sale.**
I am turning my hobby of knitting into a small side business of creating...

Unfortunately this is the only reproduction of the WWI leather sporrans that I am aware of. I have nudged USAKilts to get a proper reenactor line set up, will have to be more blatant.
The only...

It shipped from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is stamped WPG inside. I am confident that it came directly from What Price Glory's actual warehouse. If you buy from their website, I would not...

Those streaks are actually down in the embossed pattern of the leather. It is also not evenly distributed (if it is actually beeswax), better to remove and get a proper finish.

As you can see it is not perfect. The tassels are all different lengths, and should probably be rearranged and trimmed for the best look.
It will hold a smartphone wallet and flask of good Islay,...

I actually got that repro off of ebay, it arrived this week. Overall it doesn't look like it will spontaneously fall apart or combust. :lol:
It is actually lined with some light (cotton?) fabric,...