They Finally made it! BlackWatch Kilts are in!

**Kilted KT** · 24th April 06, 04:44 PM

ok...time to get this show on the road.

here are my latest kilted purchase. Four Black Watch tartan kilts I bought on ebay.

and here they are, layed out...ready to have their pleat-threads removed.

**Kilted KT** · 24th April 06, 04:50 PM

When you get a new kilt, the pleats are sewn together. You need to remove this thread before you can wear it right. Be careful, though. If you try to pull it out all at once, you can rip a hole in your new kilt. Don't want that.

Every few pleats, be sure to cut the thread. Pulling it through uncut may put a damage your kilt.

The last few stitches can be difficult to get out of the pleats. Be patient and take your time. The kilt isn't going anywhere.

One more thread to pick out before I can wear it.

**UmAnOnion** · 24th April 06, 04:51 PM

you can almost see his hands shaking in these pics - i bet the excitement was killing him...

**Kilted KT** · 24th April 06, 04:51 PM

as with any fine wine, you need to let the kilt breath for a few minutes. Let it get used to freedom before you put it on for the first time.

**Kilted KT** · 24th April 06, 04:53 PM

here is an up-close of the pleats. The kilt is pleated to the stripe, and looks pretty good.

**Kilted KT** · 24th April 06, 04:56 PM

I know, the sporran is a little off-center. Besides that, the kilt fits well, and is well made (by my standards, anyway). I am sure I'll get plenty of use out of it.

Here it the back of the new kilt. The pleats are almost deep enough to hide my entire hand. Pretty good job, if you ask me.

overall, I'm happy with the kilts. I've got one out of the bags and wearable. I'm going to get some dinner, see how it likes the real world. I am sure it is very tired of being sewn up in a plastic bag.

I would almost classify these as tanks...but since they are machine sewn and not 100% wool, I don't have a decent term for them (e-tanks, maybe?). Body armor seems pretty close, though.

**Southern Breeze** · 24th April 06, 04:58 PM

Outstanding pics. The kilt(s) look great. Thanks for all the posts.

**sorcererdale** · 24th April 06, 06:03 PM

Are the 4 kilts you received all the same tartan? They all looked the same. All these pictures of wool kilts makes me want one, but oh so many colors and what company to buy from? I don't have the money now anyway, and I think I will wait until winter. Jonesing already, and I can't even order one yet.

DALE.