X Marks the Scot - An on-line community of kilt wearers. - General Kilt Talk https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/ A place to discuss old kilts, new kilts, red kilts, blue kilts... en Fri, 15 May 2026 20:10:45 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png X Marks the Scot - An on-line community of kilt wearers. - General Kilt Talk https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/ Deciding how to pleat a kilt https://mail.xmarksthescot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99404&goto=newpost Fri, 15 May 2026 17:58:20 GMT Despite the wise advice from some Scots that people who "kilt" don't need more than one, I'm still triggered enough by love of variety to have hopes of acquiring one or two more, and problems that have come from intentional weight loss may add to that total (a replacement for one that simply falls off my body).When I began kilting, I knew NOTHING about sett sizes, tartan symmetry, or pleating styles, and I still have much to learn. However, one very recent discovery is that the very kilt that needs to be replaced because of my weight loss (Robertson Ancient Hunting in Lochcarron 13 oz fabric) has a 23 inch sett size. While I've found a kilt maker (J Higgins) who says they can reduce it the almost 9 inches doing so requires at the high "kilt waist" I'm pretty certain that doing so would create enormous problems attempting to center the tartan's pivot points both "fore and aft" (on the outer apron and in the pleats).That got me to wondering whether, when considering HOW to pleat a kilt, one might lean towards pleating to the stripe for tartans with such large sett sizes.Does that make sense?

(I'm also wondering how the alterer would deal with the scalloping of the pleats above the fell, which I think would need to be different with such extensive changes).

And, as for the "one is enough" position, I'll offer this: Albert Einstein had seven identical saxon suits. That way he was certain he wouldn't be caught smelly or unkempt, but could dress each morning without having to waste any time CHOOSING his attire. There are, of course, more contemporary examples; e.g., Steve Jobs in his black turtleneck and denim pants (but some would argue that simply represents a general decay in sartorial elegance). ]]> General Kilt Talk jsrnephdoc https://mail.xmarksthescot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99404 New Highlander Movie https://mail.xmarksthescot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99397&goto=newpost Sat, 02 May 2026 11:02:11 GMT Saw this online last night. Wondering how accurate the kilt and how it’s worn is. Saw this online last night. Wondering how accurate the kilt and how it’s worn is.
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]]> General Kilt Talk The Tartan Sparky https://mail.xmarksthescot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99397 Rolling out with my first tank https://mail.xmarksthescot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99381&goto=newpost Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:48:10 GMT Took it all out for a 'test drive'.

Observations:
Avoid dressing while in a rush.
Watch chain can come down one. Also, beware the T-bar is long and might poke out past the vest edge.
Shirt: Not a fan of relaxed "modern fit". Material may be a little 'slick'. Kilt was slipping down(it is most certainly a heavyweight). Take extra care to secure properly.
Sporran belt will take a little more attention to set right.
Didn't realize hose was inside out until I took them off(durrp).
Make effort to kilt up more often; will feel more natural/comfortable.

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