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14th August 25, 01:02 PM
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My first boxpleated kilt!
I finally took the plunge.
When I first joined this forum years ago one of the many new things to me was Matt Newsome's 4-yard boxpleated kilts. I thought they looked cool but I was never inspired to get one.
Another thing I'd not seen was a certain beautiful Lochcarron tartan, Old Stewart in Weathered Colours, heavyweight with a large sett size. Looking into it I found that it had been discontinued for some time.
Recently these two things intersected. I got in on a group bespoke order, a reweave of that Old Stewart Weathered I'd wanted. (I ordered six yards which I consider ideal.)
Then out at a local Highland Games recently I saw a guy wearing a really nice boxpleated kilt. I inquired about it and discovered it had been made by a local maker. That was that, it was meant to be.
The kilt arrived yesterday and I'm very pleased with the result.
Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte
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14th August 25, 01:17 PM
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14th August 25, 06:55 PM
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14th August 25, 07:11 PM
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Do you, an experienced kiltie, notice much difference wearing it?
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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14th August 25, 07:36 PM
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I'd be curious to hear your opinion on having a box pleated kilt after a dozen or so wearings.
Your balmoral has no tails at all, just a bow. I hated the ribbons tickling my neck, so I tied them in two bows. Even then, there's still a small tail left. Did you trim your ribbons?
You said you ordered 6 yards (3 double width?) but how many yards did the kilt actually use?
Last edited by User; 15th August 25 at 09:33 AM.
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14th August 25, 07:42 PM
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I'm so jealous of anyone who has a box pleated kilt. Box pleats are one of those luxuries I aspire to.
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15th August 25, 11:21 AM
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 Originally Posted by User
Your balmoral has no tails at all, just a bow. Did you trim your ribbons?
When I'm faced with a problem I tend to either paint my way out of it, or sew my way out of it.
This was a sewing job! Here's the process:
On the other hand, acquiring a jacket and waistcoat with mismatching buttons was a painting job.
Originally Posted by User
You said you ordered 6 yards (3 double width?) but how many yards did the kilt actually use?
That's a good question!
From the weight of it I would say he probably used the whole 6 yards, or nearly all.
It has 13 pleats. Each pleat has that wide black stripe showing, and another wide black stripe hidden inside.
Last edited by OC Richard; 15th August 25 at 11:31 AM.
Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte
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Originally Posted by OC Richard
Then out at a local Highland Games recently...
The kilt arrived yesterday and I'm very pleased with the result.
That's a quick turnaround time. And a beautiful kilt.
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