Gordon Tartan Dilemma

**xman** · 16th March 10, 05:58 PM

Hey, Turpin. Would that kilt be worn at mid rise? It looks lower than traditional, maybe even low enough to be at pants level. How do you get a kilt maker to do that? Just tell them to make a shorter length? Wouldn't that muck up the hang?

**Riverkilt** · 16th March 10, 06:51 PM

Hey House of Gordon cousins. I solved the problem by buying four Gordon tartans - so far. Looking at that Blue Gordon too.

Weathered Gordon 13 ounce Lochcarron Reiver from Celtic Croft

Red Gordon in PV, USA Kilts Casual. A special run a few years ago

Gordon Modern in PV. USA Kilts Casual

And, your beloved Dress Gordon in PV. USA Kilts Semi-Traditional

One of each is always the answer!

**turpin** · 16th March 10, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

After seeing the shades in Turpin's kilt, I vote for that. And Turpin, where did you get that belt and buckle? They're fantastic

I got the belt and buckle from Oconee Leather Works, by our own Cavscout.

Originally Posted by xman

Hey, Turpin. Would that kilt be worn at mid rise? It looks lower than traditional, maybe even low enough to be at pants level. How do you get a kilt maker to do that? Just tell them to make a shorter length? Wouldn't that muck up the hang?

Not sure what you mean. I wear it so that the top of the belt is hitting right about at my navel, so it has about a 1.5 inch rise. That's how it came from Matt Newsome, and I gave him nothing but my measurements taken per his instructions.

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 17th March 10, 04:17 AM

I didn't include pleats because it's a box pleat kilt and therefore likely of little or no interest to the Scottish members.

I don't think it's fair to make the assumption that just because someone is in Scotland that they wouldn't have any interest in box pleats. Just for the record, I've had orders for my box pleated kilts from Scotland...

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 17th March 10, 04:19 AM

Originally Posted by xman

Hey, Turpin. Would that kilt be worn at mid rise? It looks lower than traditional, maybe even low enough to be at pants level. How do you get a kilt maker to do that? Just tell them to make a shorter length? Wouldn't that muck up the hang?

I'm the one who made Turpin's kilt. It's a four yard, box pleated kilt, made from Lochcarron's 16 oz strome tartan cloth.

Here are the measuring instructions I have people follow when they submit measurements to me.
http://kilts.albanach.org/measure.html

I make the kilts with a 2" rise, plus or minus, unless the client specifies otherwise.

When I wear mine, my belly button falls about the middle of my belt buckle (assuming I'm wearing a belt!).

**English Bloke** · 17th March 10, 04:29 AM

Those weathered kilts of Turpin and Ron's are blinking lovely. I'd go with that shade Jock. I'm hankering for a weathered B/W which is the same without the yellow stripe. Be a while before I start another kilt buy though. Not unless I fancy living in a tent.

**Atlanta Kiltie** · 17th March 10, 04:34 AM

Originally Posted by Nervous Jock

It's filthy

I know I am about to strike terror into the ranks; why not try washing it?

**Tobus** · 17th March 10, 05:57 AM

Originally Posted by Atlanta Kiltie

I know I am about to strike terror into the ranks; why not try washing it?

That's what I'm wondering too. I mean, any excuse to buy a new kilt is a good one, but I'm just trying to figure out why the old one is no longer usable. If it's just because it's dirty, well, that's no reason to ditch it! It can be washed.