Quote Originally Posted by Jimmy Carbomb
His method of sewing makes it so that gravity will allow the pleats to "find" their place, and keep the drape and hang uniform.
Jimmy,
Alan H got a formal cut, so I don't know if the method of sewing comes into play on this one. It doesn't have the waistband of a classic cut or grizzly cut; the pleats go all the way up. As with any of the pseudo traditional kilts, it is machine sewn and has short cuts to try to keep the general appearance of a traditional kilt, while lowering the cost to produce.

Quote Originally Posted by Alan H
The kilt is not "lined" like the Stillwaters, but has a layer of "same material" sewn in the inside which is very much like a lining. Since it's sewn down, it doesn't wander around and get scrunched up like the Stillwaters linings. This is a plus.
I wanted to use the same poly/viscose for the lining as for the kilt because it will all react to any changes with the same reaction. Nothing will shrink or change more than the other. It's comfy, too.

Quote Originally Posted by Alan H
I might...*might* .... buy a nice pair of kilt straps/buckles and put them on the right side closure, for that more traditional look. I'll ask Bear what he thinks about that before I do it.
Go for it. The velcro will hold but cosmetically, some guys like to have the straps. It's an easy addition.

Quote Originally Posted by Alan H
The pleats aren't sewn down, so it looks a little more traditional, which is what I asked for. Time will tell if the pleats require a lot more care, but I don't mind ironing them now and again. The Poly-Viscose on my USA Kilt hasn't fuzzed or shown signs of wear under the sporran, and I don't expect Bears kilt to do that, either.
You shouldn't have to do a lot of ironing. My kilts go in the washer and dryer without ironong. If I have someplace where I need perfect knife pleats, I'll touch them up.
Pilling isn't a problem on the clan tartans but can be on our Canadian tartans.

Quote Originally Posted by Alan H
BTW, I got a pair of Bears white rugby socks, too. ... This type of sock is MILES ahead of the other rugby socks that I tried a few months ago. Those are already gone in the trash.
I still wear the original socks I bought from my supplier a couple of years ago. They're tough! I have 6 pairs of white, some black, blue, green, and some wool socks, too.
I like long, white socks with my sneakers. I push 'em down so they're about mid-calf.
Thanks for the review, Alan.