Maple Leaf Tartan

[ccga3359]

Okay there seems to be some interest in the maple leaf kilt pin. I emailed the ebay seller and (s)he responded that indeed they do have more (none list at the moment) and are planning to relist more. I am thinking of getting the pewter colour as well as the brassy coloured one I already have (to be honest I was hoping for a more gold colour). Here is a link of my successful bid here All told it cost me less than $12.00 US total. I do have one concern that we may end up bidding against each other so I will enquire about a private lot sale. So lets see who's interested?

[Barclay]

Me please. Brass is what really interests me to wear with the Maple Leaf, but I have a bunch of blue and green based kilts as well and a silver or pewter would be nice too.

Thanks for your efforts, Grant.

[Kilted Stuart]

Blu,
Nice to hear from you. Don't be disappointed if MacHummel doesn't respond right away. He's sold a few kilts lately and is working like crazy to make new display kilts for the wedding show on Sunday in Fergus. He wanted to have as many formal kilts available to show. For Celtic festivals he likes to have a good mix of everything.

I have quite a few CCK kilts and this is what I know:

So far the selvedge on my kilts have been really good. A lot of the kiltmakers here that use PV use the same mill. I'm sure if the quality wasn't there they wouln't be busy.

He makes his more casual kilts to fit on the hips. He has made a lot of kilts sit more traditional, higher on the waist. I have mine in both. The more dressy kilts are made higher and my everydays sit lower. Both have there place. I don't always like to have on a kilt sitting up to high, especially in the summer heat.

I've never had problems with static cling, wrinkles or fabric balls.

I had him put a third strap on an 8 yrd Wool Black Stuart. I know he does it. He does prefer to measure by hand if he can so the third buckle doesn't pull. To me it's merely decorative so I wouldn't want it to pull the kilt out of shape by not being placed just right. I know the buckles he uses are adjustable by holes. He aims to hit the middle hole to allow for those skinny days when you need to tighten and those days when you need a little extra room to let out. A lot of us have so many kilts we have the measurements down pat.

He includes belt loops unless stated otherwise. All the straps are of the same good quality of other kiltmakers here (except for R-kilts, he makes his own). He has gotten better straps in the last year from a more reliable source. I almost sure he can get brown.

None of my kilts except wool are lined. He lines all the wool kilts an will line Pv if needed but I don't think it's necessary. I prefer less weight in my PV kilts. Adding extra fabric in a lining is adding more weight to an already heavy kilt.

I won't answer at all on the more detailed things you asked ie.fell line, pleating to stripe and sett size.

He'll answer to all this later. I just hope I could suffice as I know he'll be busy until tomorrow late. I hope I could help, I by no means am trying to put words in his mouth and answer for him. I'm just telling you what I know or have experienced. He'll get back to you i'm sure. I'll remind him at the show tomorrow.

Kilted Stuart

[Blu (Ontario)]

Blu,
Nice to hear from you. Don't be disappointed if MacHummel doesn't respond right away.... etc... Kilted Stuart

Thanx for the info... I'll be patient.

blu

[MacHummel]

I just wanted to answer a few questions from Blu that some might have wanted to ask. The selvage is straight, and is of good quality. I make my kilts to sit where you want them to sit if you choose to have them sit where you wear your jeans, or if you choose to have the kilt sit where you wear your kilts. I have never had any issues with static cling with the PV I get from MM. I usually make my kilts with 2 straps if you want a third then it would be a small charge for the extra strap and buckle. I find with the PV I can press the fabric enough that I don't need to cut away bulky parts of the pleats, I find as I sew them down the aren't bulky, yes I sew the fell down but i don't use a canvas liner. All CCK's come with belt/spooran loops . I've pleated the Maple Leaf tartan many times I find the best ways to pleat this kilt is either to strip or to sett the sett size is 17.1cm or approx 6.85inches if my math is correct. I use black leather straps I haven't found the straps I use in brown I'l keep my eyes out for them . I like the black. I' sure i can get leather and cut straps but it never really looks as nice as the black ones.

I agree Blu that the Maple Leaf is a beautiful tartan and I am very excited for this tartan to be weaved up in the PV, any other question I here to answer.
Thanks Blu for the questions hope it helps.

[starbkjrus]

PM sent.

[mkmound]

(moved to the other thread)