Just a thought to put out there to my favorite bunch of Kilties... Ok every Kilty

[NorseCelt]

I could possibly be your test dummy.

[Off kilt-er dude]

Tobus and others,
i could do a few free trial kilts to the first few people, I have to note that I use a machine to stitch permanent pleats as well as snap buckles. I use a polyester cotton blend in solid colors but I do have some poly/rayon generic plaids red blue and green are the three different plaids. They are box pleat and over apron takes just over a yard of fabric. So as currently I could use you original four as my testers if your nearby aka stateside.

[Chas]

So as an aspiring kiltmaker of the more modern style utility type kilts I am curious as to how many of you out there would be willing to test garments from an unknown name in making. I have a design I want to introduce but at the same time don't want ripped off if i get outside help. I really like the rabble and know you are all trustworthy especially you business owners. Ideas and comments are appreciated.

I don't think you would have a problem there. We have been doing it for years. If you go to any of the big (read huge, international) kilt makers, they will help you choose your fabric, take your measurements, get a second person to check, enter the details in the order book, give you a time frame and take your money.

But if you ask to meet the person who will actually make your kilt, you will be given a polite refusal and a "sorry, Sir - not company policy, I'm afraid".

So a kilt being made by someone who's name we already know - no problem.

Regards

Chas