I didn't know exactly where to put this thread, since technically it's not kilts, but...

I wanted to let the rabble know that you can now order tartan trews from the Scottish Tartans Museum gift shop. Four different styles available.
http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/trews.htm

Sample pic:
http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/100_2531-1.jpg

Matt,

That just isn't nice! Just when I thought I could justify an 8 yard tank in Maclachlan Modern, you put ... this ... up! :shock:

Yeah, now back to the drawing board, trying to convince my SO that I need a tank AND some trews! :evil:

Very nice, though. Maybe the SO will give in after she sees them ...

Not likely but I'll have to try.

Ray

Rats!!!! Dress Barclay is not on the list of available tartans.

ooOOOOooo! Personally, I like trews. I'll consider those.

I hope that they sell well. They do look grand.

Oh no! Something else to add to the wish list. Those look great.

My kilts are telling me not to stray from the unbifurcated path....:lol:

I see you've used the Graham of Mentieth tartan, thats just not fair, very nice Matt, very nice indeed, these may just be the answer to -40 winter temps.

Question, Matt- do you know of anyone who manufactures 1600's style truis? I like the modern variant, but I want a pair of historical ones for my reenactment group.

I think the idea of the high waist, Argyle trews is neat.

You will find that your trews will hang better if you wear "Chelsea" type boots, rather than shoes. In another life I used to wear "Wellington boots"(not the rubber things!) with very tight tailored uniform trousers(worn over the boots) and they, I suspect, would be the correct footwear for trews.

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Originally Posted by HeathBar

Rats!!!! Dress Barclay is not on the list of available tartans.

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The prices quoted on the web site are for the tartans from the 13 oz range. I have no doubt our tailors would be happy to make these from 10 oz or 16 oz tartan if you prefer, but I'd have to call in a price quote. So if there is another tartan you want that isn't on the list, just ask!

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Originally Posted by Nighthawk

Question, Matt- do you know of anyone who manufactures 1600's style truis? I like the modern variant, but I want a pair of historical ones for my reenactment group.

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No, I sure don't, but some of the historical patterns we sell include patterns for these kind of trews, and we can supply the cloth.

Patterns here:
http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/patterns.htm

Buy your cloth here:
http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/material.html

Sorry to hijack this thread but I'd like to add that if someone is interested in bias cut, close fitting historical trews, Missy Clark of Barkertown Suttlers can custom make them. Anyway, back to the original topic...

I never thought I liked modern trews as I associated them with loud golf pants worn by old men. However, I saw several men of varying ages wearing trews at the Loon Mountain games last weekend and was surprised how nice they looked. I think the secret to looking good in trews is what you wear with them. The most well turned out trews wearers I saw were wearing outfits that would have gone just as well with a kilt (wide belt, brogues, short jacket, etc). It's great that these are being offered by the Scottish Tartans Museum as they seem to be a lot harder to come by than the kilt.

Thanks Matt Newsome! More wonderful Highland Dress options! I must add trews to my wish list!

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Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

The prices quoted on the web site are for the tartans from the 13 oz range. I have no doubt our tailors would be happy to make these from 10 oz or 16 oz tartan if you prefer, but I'd have to call in a price quote. So if there is another tartan you want that isn't on the list, just ask!

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Would that include getting some done up is a personally designed tartan, say like the Dove tartan?:D

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Originally Posted by davedove

Would that include getting some done up is a personally designed tartan, say like the Dove tartan?:D

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We could do it. It would involve having the cloth woven and then shipping to the tailors, so of course it would increase the cost, but I don't see why it couldn't be done. Call me if you are interested.

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Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

We could do it. It would involve having the cloth woven and then shipping to the tailors, so of course it would increase the cost, but I don't see why it couldn't be done. Call me if you are interested.

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I think I just heard my credit card whimper.:lol:

I wonder if you can make trews into stretch pants....

plaid spandex is over done, sharp.

i would like to get trews but they're so expensive.