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    If by "tank" you're refering to the standard little kilt, then I would suggest that an 8 yard kilt may be more versatile for year round wear in the NY state climate... esp. so if the fabric is going to be 13oz or less. The extra fabric makes a big difference in the winter.



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    If you're going to go more traditional, go with full eight yards (which may be slightly less or more, depending on your size). You'll want to stick with 13 or 16 oz wool. Anything less doesn't look right. Another route might be a four yard, box pleated kilt from Matt Newsome. For an eight yard, you can expect the price to begin at about $500.00, and they go upwards from there. This is only based on personal experience. I haven't been checking prices lately.

    Scotus
    Last edited by Scotus; 14th August 06 at 06:37 AM.

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    Follow Brad's advice,

    Ya gotta go with a hand sewn traditional. It'll last a lifetime and be handed down with pride.

    Kathy can find the tartan and weight you want. She'll only charge you part down to do that and won't ask for the rest until she's ready to ship..

    Don't forget the flashes.

    Warning...once you get a hand sewn you'll be spoiled for life too.

    Kathy's sewing up my fifth hand sewn from her now...I'm sold on her craftsmanship and credentials.

    That's her work in my avatar, you can see bigger pics of her work in my galleries. She sewed my Macdonald Lord of the Isles, Macdonald of Kingsburgh, Cameron Black and Red, and X Marks tartan kilts.

    Ron
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    Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
    Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
    "I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."

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    I have 2 traditionals from Kathy, love love her work. You can't go wrong.

    Rob

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