Just ordered a Stillwater Standard!

**Kilted Carver** · 2nd March 08, 06:04 AM

I have been learning alot from this post, since I myself ordered my second kilt (first was a choc hillwalker Unionkilt) witch is a nightstalker standard and some other goodies can't wait to get them.

**Lazarus Corrino** · 27th February 08, 10:52 PM

I just got my Leatherneck standard today and I love it.

I'm curious, why not wear a chain strap with an acrylic kilt? Does it make it wear out quicker where the chain hangs?

And I agree, Jerry is great. I ordered my kilt on Sunday, shipped Monday, and got it Wednesday. That's awesome.

L

**James MacMillan** · 27th February 08, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by Lazarus Corrino

I just got my Leatherneck standard today and I love it.

I'm curious, why not wear a chain strap with an acrylic kilt? Does it make it wear out quicker where the chain hangs?

And I agree, Jerry is great. I ordered my kilt on Sunday, shipped Monday, and got it Wednesday. That's awesome.

L

The chain will tend to wear the fabric on any kilt. Much better to get a plain leather belt, and leave the chains to the un-informed or fancy chains for really dressy events. Chains hurt fabric!!! Leather is kinder!!!

**Nighthawk** · 27th February 08, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by Lazarus Corrino

I just got my Leatherneck standard today and I love it.

I'm curious, why not wear a chain strap with an acrylic kilt? Does it make it wear out quicker where the chain hangs?

And I agree, Jerry is great. I ordered my kilt on Sunday, shipped Monday, and got it Wednesday. That's awesome.

L

That's what I was talking about with the loose weave. The chains snag the material really easily.

**Bugbear** · 27th February 08, 11:05 PM

I will add to what James has said, a lot of the chains have a clasp type thing, I don't remember what they ar called, and this will eventually hook into the fabric and potentually cause a horrible snag. Just go to a store and get an extra long belt that matches your sporran... Or learn the hard way if you wish.

If you just really, really want the chains, put something around the clasp that will keep it safe from your kilt... a cloth or leather tube perhaps. SHHHH, I used masking tape, and I only use the chains for looking nice in a picture or something, but not very long.

**berserkbishop** · 27th February 08, 11:10 PM

For what it is, an inexpensive kilt, Stillwater standards are pretty decent. Once you have worn a real wool handmade kilt though, you will never go back. I have a Hunting MacLeod SWK that barely gets worn anymore. I need to repress the pleating because the front edge constantly curls.

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**Nighthawk** · 28th February 08, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by berserkbishop

For what it is, an inexpensive kilt, Stillwater standards are pretty decent. Once you have worn a real wool handmade kilt though, you will never go back. I have a Hunting MacLeod SWK that barely gets worn anymore. I need to repress the pleating because the front edge constantly curls.

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That's so interesting. I've read that in other threads and have watched for it on my own, bt I haven't had that problem.

Guess I'm just lucky.

**Bugbear** · 27th February 08, 11:16 PM

That reminds me. There is that issue with the first pleat on the front apron not being tapered. I don't know if they are adjusting those now, but Alan H had a thread on re-pressing that pleat with a taper to stop it from curling forward. It isn't too big of a problem, though.

Sorry I keep rambling on and on.

** I found the thread and will also put the link in this post now.**

"Have Iron, will travel to Stillwater"
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/h...x.html?t=14556

**Tony** · 29th February 08, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by Ted Crocker

That reminds me. There is that issue with the first pleat on the front apron not being tapered. I don't know if they are adjusting those now, but Alan H had a thread on re-pressing that pleat with a taper to stop it from curling forward. It isn't too big of a problem, though.

Sorry I keep rambling on and on.

I know I recall seeing one by Jimmy Carbomb way way back.
Now I cant find either with search.
Anyone help?

**Bugbear** · 29th February 08, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by Tony

I know I recall seeing one by Jimmy Carbomb way way back.
Now I cant find either with search.
Anyone help?

Sense we know that it is Carbomb and Alan H who started the threads, it works a lot better to go to their profile, then click on the link that shows all threads that the person has started, than using the search. If I get a chance, I will poke around for the thread that Alan started and post a link here if I find it. Good luck.