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14th August 25, 01:02 PM
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My first boxpleated kilt!
I finally took the plunge.
When I first joined this forum years ago one of the many new things to me was Matt Newsome's 4-yard boxpleated kilts. I thought they looked cool but I was never inspired to get one.
Another thing I'd not seen was a certain beautiful Lochcarron tartan, Old Stewart in Weathered Colours, heavyweight with a large sett size. Looking into it I found that it had been discontinued for some time.
Recently these two things intersected. I got in on a group bespoke order, a reweave of that Old Stewart Weathered I'd wanted. (I ordered six yards which I consider ideal.)
Then out at a local Highland Games recently I saw a guy wearing a really nice boxpleated kilt. I inquired about it and discovered it had been made by a local maker. That was that, it was meant to be.
The kilt arrived yesterday and I'm very pleased with the result.
Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte
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14th August 25, 01:17 PM
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14th August 25, 06:55 PM
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14th August 25, 07:11 PM
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Do you, an experienced kiltie, notice much difference wearing it?
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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14th August 25, 07:36 PM
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I'd be curious to hear your opinion on having a box pleated kilt after a dozen or so wearings.
Your balmoral has no tails at all, just a bow. I hated the ribbons tickling my neck, so I tied them in two bows. Even then, there's still a small tail left. Did you trim your ribbons?
You said you ordered 6 yards (3 double width?) but how many yards did the kilt actually use?
Last edited by User; 15th August 25 at 09:33 AM.
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14th August 25, 07:42 PM
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I'm so jealous of anyone who has a box pleated kilt. Box pleats are one of those luxuries I aspire to.
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15th August 25, 11:21 AM
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 Originally Posted by User
Your balmoral has no tails at all, just a bow. Did you trim your ribbons?
When I'm faced with a problem I tend to either paint my way out of it, or sew my way out of it.
This was a sewing job! Here's the process:
On the other hand, acquiring a jacket and waistcoat with mismatching buttons was a painting job.
Originally Posted by User
You said you ordered 6 yards (3 double width?) but how many yards did the kilt actually use?
That's a good question!
From the weight of it I would say he probably used the whole 6 yards, or nearly all.
It has 13 pleats. Each pleat has that wide black stripe showing, and another wide black stripe hidden inside.
Last edited by OC Richard; 15th August 25 at 11:31 AM.
Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte
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Originally Posted by OC Richard
Then out at a local Highland Games recently...
The kilt arrived yesterday and I'm very pleased with the result.
That's a quick turnaround time. And a beautiful kilt.
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Originally Posted by SF Jeff
That's a quick turnaround time. And a beautiful kilt.
Thanks!
Will you be at Pleasanton 29-31 August? It's less than two weeks!
I'll be at the solo Open Piping competition on Friday afternoon (held at the San Ramon Marriott).
And at the Games themselves all day Saturday and Sunday (at the Alameda County Fairgrounds).
It would be great to have a chat and a beer. (I'll be wearing that new kilt)
Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte
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