When ordering your first Tank I feel that it is almost a necessity to see your kilt maker to be properly fitted and to see his work firsthand. So, this weekend I went to Kansas City, Missouri to see Chattan Cat, his wife and their cats.

I arrived around 1730 and by 1800 with a beer in hand the kilt fitting began in the kilting room. I was also fortunate to see Cool Bobs kilt in the works and see the pleating process and how the yardage is transformed from bulk material into a wearable kilt.

Chattan Cat’s wife is an expert in the kitchen and the meals that were prepared during my stay were outstanding.

I made my choice of MacIver Modern tartan in honor of my deceased uncle Michael McIver who was such a great mentor for me and taught me so much. I have ordered a Scottish Clan History sheet from the Scottish Tartan Museum and will have the swatch from Lochcarron of Scotland framed to give to my aunt for her birthday.



I also traded a brown leather belt that is too big for me for Chattan Cat’s services of modifying my wool sportscoat.

Saturday we did some holiday shopping and Chattan Cat and I were kilted and when all was finished we headed to a local bar and we all had a round of beer.

And here are the cats!
George & Cali the cat


Ginger


Snowball


George begging