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Just won a Geoffery (Tailor) Highland Crafts
Buchannan Kilt So now I am jonesing
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...7139&rd=1&rd=1
it is a 22oz. millitary weight. at least that is whaat she emailed me.
As far as the weight goes - I believe the fabric is 22 oz. It definately is heavy-weight tartan. The kilt itself weighs almost 4 pounds, without packaging.
Can't wait,,,,,,
MrBill
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Ooooh lucky you. Eees verra nice!
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Looks great. Great price. Congrats!
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Congrats Mr Bill. Can't get lost in the snow with that one, then again you wouldn't freeze even if you did.
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I looked long and hard at that one Mr. Bill. The problem for me is the length!! 25.5 would be WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too long. These were surplus from a pipe band. She was a nice lady, and checked to see if they had something more suited to my length, but no dice... oh well. :) Congrats, it's a beaut. I've long been a fan of the Buchanan tartan, though I have no connections.
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Wow, that's an interesting difference of appearance with the pleat to the stripe in the back. Moreso than usual, it seems.
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THAT THING IS BOX PLEATED!
I think.
Oh the horror... Yet so beautiful.
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Can't wait. I am so jonesing and you are right about no getting lost in the snow. Suttle it is not and I think you might be right about the pleats. Will see when it gets here. The length is a little too long but for that price I can hem it. Not that hard to hand sew a hem or even machine sew if I can find the right thread???
Any suggestions from you kilt makers.
MrBill
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You can't hem a 20 ounce kilt. No way.
To thick. The ability to hem peters out around 13 ounces.
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There has to be a way to shorten the hem. Can't be that hard on some of my Mt. Man clothing I cut and lock whip stiched the hem and it has not come apart.
MrBill
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I dunno... Paging Dr Matt Newsome!
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I count 32 strips across the back and if it is knife pleated that is a lot of Wool.
MrBill
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I think it's knife pleated, not box. But I'm a newbie...what do I know?!
No matter the pleat, you got a good find. Congrats!
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Looks knife pleated to me. What a beauty!! Good for you. Hope the sizing is not a problem. Great price, too.
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Great get. I was tracking that baby as well, I always feel conflicted when I see another xmarkser has put a bid on something. As it worked out I bought a new water pump for my car instead. Can't wait to see the pics :D
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Originally Posted by mbhandy
There has to be a way to shorten the hem.
Why do you think that you need to shorten the hem. I've not looked too close but if its a military style kilt then its intended to sit quite high-- a good inch higher than civilian high waist kilts. That 25 1/2" translates into maybe 23 inch for a casual kilt or is, I'd wildly guess, for someone that is around 5'11" or so.
I'd put the problems more at the waist and top as 40" waist is hardly in the ballpark of "average proportions" and outside standard army sizes. That height and waist is a lot of bulk.
P.S.: Heavy or regimental weight kilts can be shorted but NEVER hemmed. Shortening it is purely something for master kiltmakers. It demands some experience, skills and tricks that are part of the art. It can easily be done wrong.
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Ya know, this piper's plaide is over 10 feet long and double-width. that would make a good, medium-wieght 6-yarder. 10 minutes left in the auction.
Never mind - 8 pleats x 3 inches = 24" wide. Sorry
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Awesome Kilt... Hope you plan on posting pics once the jonesing is over.
As far as the hem, You should be able to cut and reinforce the hem with some bias tape and do the whip stitch that way. That should give a salvage feel to the hem and enough strength not to fray over time and wear.
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That is a really nice kilt. It was made for a pipe band, not the military, but there is probably a traditional 2-inch rise from the waist. That means it will ride higher, therefore the length will most likely be just fine. Too early to worry about hemming or cutting. I'd be surprised if it is 22 oz tartan; more likely in the 16-18 oz range. It's knife pleated, not military box pleated. A Geoffrey (Tailor) rep told me at a highland games that they do not do military box pleats.
All in all, a true "tank" of a kilt to keep you warm in those wild, woolly, and cold mountains of Utah. Congratulations on the purchase. You got a great deal on a fine kilt.
They also had one in my size, but I already have... *GASP* ...too many kilts!
w2f
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I dunno... Sort of looked like the rolled box pleats like they use on the WPG kilts. A knife pleat rolled over and folded twice.
I could be wrong.
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Nice going bill I can't wait to see it at our next Kilt night
If you look at Thompsons book (so you're going to wear the Kilt)there are instructions for shorting the hem of that kilt if it needs it.
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Whatchu say, W2f?
I know I'm pretty new at this kilted "thing", but is it possible to have too many?
Frog
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Originally Posted by Frog
I know I'm pretty new at this kilted "thing", but is it possible to have too many?
Frog
Yes but the number is greater than the national debt.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frog
I know I'm pretty new at this kilted "thing", but is it possible to have too many?
At various times and places on this forum, a twelve-step program for the kiltoholic is published. It's pretty straightforward and involves buying yourself to the next level of addiction. :)
Unfortunately, my case is more serious, more convoluted, and perhaps terminal, because I don't usually buy the kilts and sporrans - I make them. That necessitates huge inventories of tartan and other fabrics, boxes of leather in many current forms, wide varieties of small mammal pelts, large assortments of small hardware, hand sewing supplies of all kinds, sewing machines (yes, plural), and comfortable chairs and table space to perform the necessary activities. This raw materials and equipment inventory takes lots of space. The finished goods also take drawer space, closet space, door handles, and anywhere else one can hang kilts and sporrans.
The addiction requires wearing a kilt in public only once and then making a new one for the next outing. Of course, each new one has to be a new and different pleating system than the last one. That's why I can only go out a few times a year - escaping my padded cell for a few glorious moments of euphoria - before descending back into the dark, cold, lifeless cell of my miserable existence.
How many is too many? Well, these stores went from one room and closet to a whole apartment, and soon to an entire house. The kiltography (and sporranography) I started reconstructing recently has exceeded one typewritten page already. It's hard to wear more than one at a time... :cry:
(Oh!? This was supposed to be the short answer...?)
w2f
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Originally Posted by Frog
I know I'm pretty new at this kilted "thing", but is it possible to have too many?
Frog
Ask Riverkilt or Hamish. :lol:
Cheers
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All I know is it was not in the post when I got home just now.....
Joening, johensing, can't even spillell, oh what ever????????
Where is my kilt,
MrBill
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Originally Posted by way2fractious
At various times and places on this forum, a twelve-step program for the kiltoholic is published. It's pretty straightforward and involves buying yourself to the next level of addiction. :)
Unfortunately, my case is more serious, more convoluted, and perhaps terminal, because I don't usually buy the kilts and sporrans - I make them. That necessitates huge inventories of tartan and other fabrics, boxes of leather in many current forms, wide varieties of small mammal pelts, large assortments of small hardware, hand sewing supplies of all kinds, sewing machines (yes, plural), and comfortable chairs and table space to perform the necessary activities. This raw materials and equipment inventory takes lots of space. The finished goods also take drawer space, closet space, door handles, and anywhere else one can hang kilts and sporrans.
The addiction requires wearing a kilt in public only once and then making a new one for the next outing. Of course, each new one has to be a new and different pleating system than the last one. That's why I can only go out a few times a year - escaping my padded cell for a few glorious moments of euphoria - before descending back into the dark, cold, lifeless cell of my miserable existence.
How many is too many? Well, these stores went from one room and closet to a whole apartment, and soon to an entire house. The kiltography (and sporranography) I started reconstructing recently has exceeded one typewritten page already. It's hard to wear more than one at a time... :cry:
(Oh!? This was supposed to be the short answer...?)
w2f
We should hang out some time. I'd like to see your hidey hole.
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Oh, bugger, MrBill, this thread has been a costly one for me. YAY! Now to see if there are any Buchanans in the family tree!
http://i12.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/8a/04/ac5b_1.JPG
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Ack, I can't delete my post.
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Originally Posted by Panache
Ask Riverkilt or Hamish. :lol:
Cheers
Is it possible to have too many? In a word: No!:D
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I was looking at that very kilt as well, glad you got it.
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Got the Kilt this morning and have been wearing it tonight and can't find my camera. It is real nice and Colourful, I Mean bright. As soon as I find my camera I will post.
MrBill
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Originally Posted by mbhandy
Got the Kilt this morning and have been wearing it tonight and can't find my camera. It is real nice and Colourful, I Mean bright. As soon as I find my camera I will post.
And the length?
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It looks a good buy-well done
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Originally Posted by mbhandy
Got the Kilt this morning and have been wearing it tonight and can't find my camera. It is real nice and Colourful, I Mean bright. As soon as I find my camera I will post.
Now that I'm not currently jonesing for any kilts for myself, I'm jonesing to see your pics of your new kilt.
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Can't wait to see the pics.
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Still jonesing for pics my self.
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PICTURES! How'd the length work out for you?
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