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One of a kind tartan kilt with cargo pockets

Robert — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:30:11 +0000

Yes indeed this will be one of a kind. I have been asked a number of times to make a tartan cargo kilt, and finally I caved! It turned out rather well but adapting the RKilt original to a tartan version is a lot of work so I’m unlikely to do it again unless I’m paid an exorbitant price.
This was done in a 16oz strome MacDonald of Clanranald, wonderful fabric to work with though the sett makes pleating a challenge. I chose to pleat it to the double stripe and it is a reverse kingussie pleating which is the standard pleating in all the kilts I make

The cargo pockets are done to the sett

It has all the hardware and leather that is found on the original RKilt version, dee ring, dog clip, tool straps rivets, pockets inside the cargo pocket as well.

This is a special order item, I may or may not build it depending on the day, a bottle of single malt will also need to be included in the transaction. just sayin’
It can be done but does take considerably longer to build.
Cheers

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Got Kilt! Gotta hit the trails

Robert — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:13:41 +0000

Earlier this summer I was walking up York Street and a young couple in a 4×4 stop dead in the street and asked me where I got my kilt. I indicated my shop which was just a few paces away….”.Really! I gotta come in and see your shop” They went to park and I went back into the shop. They came in and I had to look up…. no really I was standing up and I had to look up to this fellow, he just cleared the door opening. He wanted a kilt and wanted to be able to ride it on his bike. Fine by me, I took his measurements and built him one.
He took delivery of it today, this time arriving on his motorcycle. It’s 12 degrees C warming up to 16C. Ingram comes into the shop with a big smile on his face, just itching to get his kilt on, walk around town then ride home wearing his kilt.

I’m standing on higher ground in this shot, (you wouldn’t know I was 6″2″)

He had to move his bike to the parking lot and of course a few photos were taken caused a few stares from the folk on the street.

The kilt matches his bike, rugged, utilitarian, colour.

Not sure how he made out on the ride home, but I’m sure I’ll get a report.

Another must have accessory

Robert — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:42:26 +0000

I took a little break from building kilts and sporrans. Awhile back I made a dispatch bag for one of my daughters, then the other one wanted one, and her partner and …well the list goes on. So I thought I would make it available to the public.
These are ideal for macbooks and the like. It’s made of supple buttery soft leather. Unlike other bags in this category this bag is lined inside with the same buttery soft leather to protect that investment.
This one is made from distressed black leather so it looks like it’s been in the family for years and overtime it will develop a rich patina.

It also has some pockets to hold accessories like a mouse, power cord and headsets

a magnetic clasp holds the plain flap in place.

The gusset is 2.5″ wide so it will accommodate a computer in a foam case A solid leather strap for the dee ring is stitched and riveted into place for extra strength.

The strap is made from the from the same leather that I use to make my belts and straps. It’s built to last, and is adjustable.

rugged hardware too

This bag will last for generations and is of a timeless design.
email rkilts@bellnet.ca for availability and pricing

The making of the original Rkilt sporran

Robert — Tue, 10 May 2011 16:04:10 +0000

This sporran evolved whilst making the a contemporary kilt with pockets. I had noticed the sporrans that I had purchased had some drawbacks. 1) it was hard to get your hand into them 2) one tended to stuff it full of things and it took ages to find anything as it always ended up in the bottom of the bag.
I designed this with a larger opening, a wider gusset as well as putting in a pocket.
For those wishing to use it with their RKilt I made a strap for it to connect to the existing hardware on the kilt.
Here are the dies I had made up to make the sporran. They are the cover for the tassels, the back, front , pocket, belt loop and re-enforcement.

Here are all the components stamped out along with hardware, tassels and fringes

The front and back components are glued and stitched together

The gusset is sewn in to join the two sections together

The final look

This sporran has proven to be very popular with a number of my customers.

A “parade of knees”

Robert — Sun, 08 May 2011 16:59:52 +0000

Thanks Kevin for that tag.
Last night was the first kilt night of the season. I’m very pleased with the turnout with close to 20 kilted folk attending.
People gathered at the shop shortly after 6:00 pm

In part we had a tailgate party as Ken brought the BBQ in the back of his truck and proceeded to utilize his culinary skills on some Bison burgers

SNAP Perth dropped by to take a group shot www.snapperth.com (not all of the rabble had arrived yet)

Food ready and consumption began

Local photographer Terry Manzo popped by to take a photo for her daily photo project http://tmanzo.zenfolio.com/dailyphoto/eb2dff7d#hb2dff7d
One fellow came sans kilt, I decided to remedy that separated him from his wife, sent him into the back room to change into some appropriate attire. This was his wife’s reaction as he came out of the shop wearing a kilt.

Dean showing some leg for his wife

The happy couple

More kabitzing before the pub crawl

Then it’s off to the first pub of the evening “Down the Street”

then off to “Fosters”

Then a quick stop at “Bentleys”

By this time it was getting rather late and a number of the rabble decided to call it a night as to be in good shape for mother’s day.
Ken and I headed to Molly Bloom’s for a final stop then headed back to the shop, where the local constabulary made sure we were behaving.
It was a fun evening one of the first in a series of kilt nights that will be happening over the next few months.

This is worth a watch

Robert — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:43:26 +0000

Gotta love Rick Mercer!

http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/Shows/The_Rick_Mercer_Report/Clips/1281733784/ID=1646942013

Embro Highland Games

Robert — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:53:00 +0000

Back from a successful games.
I arrived late afternoon of Wed. June 30th, found my spot and took the cover off the trailer.

I begin unloading and get the canopies ready for covering the trailer.

I raise the canopies and open the display wing on the trailer. (I did straighten up the leg of the tent later.
Eventually I have the product out and the booth is ready for the day of sales.

Throughout the day pipe bands parade through the vendors area. This is the Ingersol pipe band celebrating 100 years as a band

The weather was wonderful, the sun was out and the temperature was just right.
Lot of people stopped by the booth and old friends too.
The next games I will be attending will be at the end of the month in Maxville.

My Dad’s a ribbin’

Robert — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:04:43 +0000

Today we present the next installment of the making of RKilt Hose. He does literally crank these puppies out.
My Dad is 81 I have to give him something to do, Otherwise he’d be on the street hangin’ out at malls, creating mischief…..His humour well lets just say you will witness some of it at the end of the video.
While you’re watching this I’m working on Army Green kilts, As the boys in Tasmania have eached Skyped me today inquiring about the progress I am making. I am happy to report that one batch will be shipped out Monday.
Now a ribbin’ video

Just ribbin’ from RKilts on Vimeo.

Blue Monday

Robert — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:32:52 +0000

It’s been awhile since I worked on a blue hemp kilt. The one I’m currently working on will be heading to Tasmania later this week.
The colour is similar to a faded blue jean. This one will have black straps and chrome hardware but it’s equally at home with Brown straps and brass hardware.

I will post a picture of the finished product possible on Tuesday
A warm welcome to the folk who have recently joined the RKilt fan page. The page has been up just over two months and there’s nearly a hundred fans.
I’m also impressed with the number of hits on the blog close to 750. The blog has been up since mid Feb.
Have a great week

Mach V vs The RKilt

Robert — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 19:56:58 +0000

A few years ago I introduced a style of kilt to celebrate 5 years in business. The kilt I came up with is the Mach V. I was looking at a simpler version of the RKilt with a better price point. This kilt is built like a traditional kilt flat apron in the front pleats in the back. I chose to stick with the “Reverse Kingussie” pleating. I was also able to put in slash pockets. The kilt is still a casual kilt sporting belt loops and made from hemp so it is machine washable.

The RKilt has cargo pockets and the pleating comes just forward of the hip to facilitate the cargo pockets. It also has retractable tool straps leather belt loops with hardware attached.
I have done a short video to illustrate the differences.

Mach V vs RKilt from RKilts on Vimeo.

Have a great weekend