Portland Highland games

**beerbecue** · 9th July 11, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by Silent Raven

hello again every one, we are getting closer to the games, i look forward to meeting some fellow kilters.
here i am in my kilt (nightwatch tartan from still water) still not exactly sure what i will be wearing for a shirt but i will also most likely be wearing a back pack. and i will be looking to purchase a sporran and some other accessories while im there!

Might I suggest taking some time this week to put in a hem - the kilt is quite long and would look much, much sharper if you brought it up to your kneecaps.

Using a dark, matching thread, use a catch stitch for securing it, and when you get to the pleats, open them up, fold up the hem, and iron them down when done. The extra weight will also help the swing and lay of the kilt.

Supposed to be a warm one, so bring $$$ for some tasty beverages!

**Silent Raven** · 9th July 11, 11:21 PM

Originally Posted by beerbecue

Might I suggest taking some time this week to put in a hem - the kilt is quite long and would look much, much sharper if you brought it up to your kneecaps.

Using a dark, matching thread, use a catch stitch for securing it, and when you get to the pleats, open them up, fold up the hem, and iron them down when done. The extra weight will also help the swing and lay of the kilt.

Supposed to be a warm one, so bring $$$ for some tasty beverages!

Can you recommend and good places to get this done? as I am not quite ready to tackle such a feat. I'm in Coos Bay, if that helps.

**Silent Raven** · 12th July 11, 07:40 PM

if any one in the area is looking for a kilt/skilt there one listed on craigslist for only $100
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/clo/2480341371.html
also a full prince charlie set
http://medford.craigslist.org/clo/2490470588.html

**vmac3205** · 28th June 11, 05:53 AM

Originally Posted by TimmyG

My name is Tim and I'm part owner of a new kilt company out of Portland called StumpTown Kilts. We will be at the 2011 Portland Highland Games. Please stop by and say hello and check out our kilts. We are very excited to be part of the kilt community. We just vending at the Bellingham Highland games and had a blast! We got a great response from the traditional kilt wearers.

I will be sure to check you guys out! Where will your tent be? All the clans are in the upper field. That's the part of the Portland Games I dislike. They are too divided between venues. Not to mention EXPENSIVE!!

**TimmyG** · 28th June 11, 10:32 AM

We have not yet received our placement, so I'm not sure where we will be located. We should be in the program guide. I'm glad to hear that you will be stopping by. I look forward to meeting you. We are excited to be at the games. We had a great time at the Bellingham games and the traditional kilt wearers really liked our kilts. See you on July 16th!

**Brasilikilt** · 28th June 11, 10:36 AM

I'm not terribly sad to say that I won't make it there this year because I will be in Rio De Janeiro.

I do however wish that the timing of my trip didn't interfere with the goings on this summer.
Ohh well, there's always next year :-)

**MrLion** · 28th June 11, 07:54 PM

Anybody every attend this event in Silverton?
It's south of Portland, much closer to my home:

http://www.canterburyfaire.com/

It's on two consecutive weekends in July, looks like fun!

**DeWayne Ross** · 12th July 11, 09:51 PM

Maybe I'll make it to Portland this year.

**Silent Raven** · 15th July 11, 10:32 AM

TOMORROW! i am very excited for this and i hope to see some xmarks members there. ill post a pic of my outfit in a few hours so people can spot me out in the crowds.

-Josh

**MrLion** · 15th July 11, 08:22 PM

Alas, will not be attending the Games in Portland this year.
My brother and I have made it to the last THREE IN A ROW, so we will miss it!
Life becons.
Enjoy the Games. I'll look forward to seeing pictures.