Value vs. Tradition

[McMurdo]

I would have to say that I have had no regrets when buying a quality hand sewn kilt, on the other hand I have with cheaper kilts, machine sewn PV etc. I do wear these as well, and for what they are they are fine but I wish I'd saved up a wee bit more for the hand sewn in some cases.

My first kilt was given to me by my Dad, it was sewn up in 1950 by A&J Scott and co. in Aberdeen. The point is that my cheaper kilts will never be handed down to anyone. When you look at that way the hand sewn kilt is actually a better value, the kilt I'm talking about has lasted a lifetime of wear from my dad is now mine, though I do not wear it any longer, this same kilt shrinks if you leave it in the closet, but it will be able to be passed onto another generation.

I never feel unsure when wearing a hand sewn kilt be it an 8 yard of a 4 yard, they simply work in all situations from going to the pub and highland games to a white tie ball, I can not say the same for other varieties. For example at my recent wedding, I would not have worn a PV kilt unless I absolutely had too, I'm lucky in that I was able to wear a kilt hand sewn by Barb Tewksbury in my mother's tartan. Go for the best kilt you can afford, you will not be disappointed.

[JolyStNicholas]

When I was considering buying my Seton Family kilt, knowing it would be the most expensive I would ever buy, and knowing I would pass it on to my son, I didn't hesitate spending far more than I had planned. And believe me it was more that $500.00 for the hand sewn kilt and Fly Plaid.

Knowing it will be in my family for more years than I will be able to count is just what I wanted when I bought it. Hopefully with the proper care my great/great grand children will be caring for it in the far future.

That's what I wanted when buying a good quality/expensive Kilt/Fly Plaid.