@@muffemod I actually got my hands on one lol someone on Ebay was selling it for 40 bucks thinking it was a skirt I bought it and its actual worth ended up being well over 600 bucks all hand made.
I've purchased a few kilts from Kilts 4 Less. Don't let the name fool you. The price may be less but the quality of the kilts is very good. I've been so happy with my purchases and intend to purchase from them again.
That was great to be able to see how kilts are made today. The right side of the fabric? Oh damn, I bought an old used kilt that used to be worn by quite a large person previously & I undid it all, washed it (carefully) & dried it as carefully as I could, followed by more careful ironing. I remade it by turning the material inside out (the wrong side ;) ) & cut off the apron to rejoin (hidden inside a pleat). As I was making it into a smaller kilt to fit me I was able to cut off some of the top frayed internal previous trimming. I hand sewed the whole thing & my fingers felt like it too, but it turned very well, thankfully, but it is still nice to see why my copying all details was all for good reason. I did have practice on another (light) kilt beforehand (where the pleats weren't as deep & not trimmed internally). I hadn't made a kilt before but it was fun to learn by observing all the details as I undid each kilt.
I'm currently making my own box pleated kilt. It's a lot of work and a broad learning curve. I wish this vid were a little longer with a little more detail. Thumbs up!
I've just discovered I'm too fat to fit my previous kilts, including one I already extended the belts on, so now I have to try making own with the fabric for my great kilt I bought years ago. Been trying to find everything I can to suss out what steps I need to take and which measurements, but it's been a tad sparse online. Thankfully I've got my grandmother from Aberdeenshire whose made kilts before to help me out.
The interfacing should be sewed on, not ironed on with an adhesive-backed canvas. No broadcloth stabiliser was shown either, which means the machined stiches of the pleats will bear the stress when the buckles are tightened. This is a mass-produced kilt of middling quality at best. They have a govt. contract, so speed and production at low cost are their primary concerns. They claim that their kilts are hand-made, but they're not hand-sewn as you can clearly see. They don't say where they get their tartan from, so I'd guess it would be the cheapest fabric, i.e., from Marton Mills in West Yorkshire. Lastly, no self-respecting kiltmaker should ever equate "drop" to length (ask them what rise they assume)!
It's amazing how they made these by hand back in the day.
Some of still do ^_~
@@muffemod I actually got my hands on one lol someone on Ebay was selling it for 40 bucks thinking it was a skirt I bought it and its actual worth ended up being well over 600 bucks all hand made.
@@rc59191 Nice! I make my own.🥰
I've purchased a few kilts from Kilts 4 Less. Don't let the name fool you. The price may be less but the quality of the kilts is very good. I've been so happy with my purchases and intend to purchase from them again.
That was great to be able to see how kilts are made today. The right side of the fabric? Oh damn, I bought an old used kilt that used to be worn by quite a large person previously & I undid it all, washed it (carefully) & dried it as carefully as I could, followed by more careful ironing. I remade it by turning the material inside out (the wrong side ;) ) & cut off the apron to rejoin (hidden inside a pleat). As I was making it into a smaller kilt to fit me I was able to cut off some of the top frayed internal previous trimming. I hand sewed the whole thing & my fingers felt like it too, but it turned very well, thankfully, but it is still nice to see why my copying all details was all for good reason. I did have practice on another (light) kilt beforehand (where the pleats weren't as deep & not trimmed internally). I hadn't made a kilt before but it was fun to learn by observing all the details as I undid each kilt.
How did it go?
@@pat1589 That was a t least 15 years ago now & I've worn it for Scottish Country Dancing & fiddling etc. I need to get back to dancing. 😊
Nice video!
Top class video & narration. As a customer it was.nice to see where and how well my 8 yard sinclair kilt was made. Thanks.
I'm currently making my own box pleated kilt. It's a lot of work and a broad learning curve. I wish this vid were a little longer with a little more detail. Thumbs up!
A lot of hand sewing goes into it (if avoiding the risks of using machine). See my comment above where I remade a couple of kilts. It was fun.
I've just discovered I'm too fat to fit my previous kilts, including one I already extended the belts on, so now I have to try making own with the fabric for my great kilt I bought years ago. Been trying to find everything I can to suss out what steps I need to take and which measurements, but it's been a tad sparse online. Thankfully I've got my grandmother from Aberdeenshire whose made kilts before to help me out.
Busy making a kilt today ☺️
That takes a lot of time and talent to make the kilt
Very skilled people
Très jolies 👍
One would think they would add a link to their webpage🤔
The interfacing should be sewed on, not ironed on with an adhesive-backed canvas. No broadcloth stabiliser was shown either, which means the machined stiches of the pleats will bear the stress when the buckles are tightened. This is a mass-produced kilt of middling quality at best. They have a govt. contract, so speed and production at low cost are their primary concerns. They claim that their kilts are hand-made, but they're not hand-sewn as you can clearly see. They don't say where they get their tartan from, so I'd guess it would be the cheapest fabric, i.e., from Marton Mills in West Yorkshire. Lastly, no self-respecting kiltmaker should ever equate "drop" to length (ask them what rise they assume)!
How many hours does it take to make the kilt?
@Mac Kent That would be with machine sewing most of it then?
Can't get through to this shop is it closed
I appreciate this craft tho I prefer great kilts lol they are SUPER hard to craft
My dream is to make one for myself...
Oh my the camera shake and movement make this so hard to watch. Really like the process and information, just can't watch it.
Yep, I got head ache watching it. Too much Whisky,( I mean the camera man )
please hold the camera steady , goddamit
Get rid of that distracting pointless music, and the video would be as enjoyable as it is interesting.
Without the music, the video will feel very blank
A little less volume on the music vs the voice would help.
Ofcourse these are for less. Because of less material and labor.