Need Advice Choosing

[LitTrog]

I own a USA Kilts "premiere" crafted from a 14oz. Welsh tartan (Williams) and I am absolutely thrilled with it--unfortunately it's the only high-yardage kilt I own and the heaviest weight, so I cannot compare it to a 16oz, 7-8 yard kilt. However, I can show you a couple pics of the hem that the Welsh tartans require, as performed by Rocky:

Here is the hem stitching.



This is the view from the front of the apron.



Please note that it is completely invisible from the front and, really, is not noticeable at all. The knife pleats could cut steel and the swagger and swing has garnered many compliments.

I confidently recommend Rocky, but since you can acquire lengths of the tartans directly from The Wales Tartan Centre...

http://www.welsh-tartan.com/products...--By-the-Metre

you could easily acquire your own yardage and send it off to the builder you choose. (Or he/she could also do it, I suppose!) If you buy the tartan directly, talk to a craftsperson first! They will be able to properly advise you how much you need--issues of double- and single-width and all that.

Shop around. It's a big purchase. Talk to various makers and ask whatever "silly" question comes to mind. The person/company who wants your business will take the time to address any issue you have. And enjoy the process--it's part of the pleasure of owning a kilt made just for you!

Hope that helps.