USA Kilts

Tartans:

Rocky: Amber Waves
   https://www.usakilts.com/america-250/amber-waves.html

Erik: Nordic Heritage
   https://www.usakilts.com/accessories/collections/viking-norse.html

Ally: Spark
   https://www.usakilts.com/america-250/spark.html
 
Whisky Try: Dalwhinnie 15-Year

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00:08:15 - New Zoomorphic Kilt Pin Collection!

00:10:14 - Is it ok to use a fly plaid that’s slightly smaller weave/weight than the kilt? I have a 14 oz kilt in tartan that’s nowadays woven only on custom order, but is still available as regular order for 10-11 oz fabric. The 10-11 oz cloth is from the same company as the custom weave 13-14 oz (Locharron), so the colors match.

00:15:24 - Are the large loops on the back of a kilt for the belt or the sporran strap?

00:18:30 - What are some activities you can do to mark St Andrew's Day? What distinguishes it from other celebrations like Burns Night or Tartan Day?

00:26:46 - Where to get haggis in the USA. What makes a haggis good? 

00:28:41 - Will USA Kilts offer Zoomorphic belt buckles to go with the new zoomorphic kilt pins? Wait Zenomorphic???

00:32:29 - I love absolutely horrendously ugly tartans. If you had to come up with the ugliest, most unsightly tartan possible, what would it look like and who among you could come up with the worst?

00:47:22 - How can you incorporate an earasaid (Arisaid) into a modern fashion look?

00:53:35 - Amber Waves Tartan introduction and discussion

00:59:14 - Does anyone else find buying dress slacks tedious and boring. I need at least two new pair of nice slacks for work. I have found pants boring to shop for considering how many tartan options are out there
Why would you ever settle for pants when you can wear a kilt?

01:06:36 - Can you mix multiple tartans on one outfit?

01:14:04 - What is the best way to clean a dress sporran with real fur, when someone accidentally splashed a bit of beer on it?

01:24:12 - When hand pleating a great kilt, what is the correct or optimal pleat width?

01:27:27 - Can you make multiple items from one weave of tartan? Eg. kilts and neck ties etc... and what is the best weight to do this with?

01:35:38 - What is the status of the America 250 Commemorative Tartan Collection project? Is there anything you would have done differently knowing what you do now?

01:43:13 - What decorative object would you design a tartan for? That is, taking inspiration from, or honoring some object out in the world?

01:51:29 - Is the kilt market stable, flat, or declining?

 

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FIND YOUR TARTAN!
  https://www.usakilts.com/galleries

LINKTREE:
   https://linktr.ee/usa_kilts

Tartans:
Rocky - Nordic Heritage
     https://www.usakilts.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=nordic

Erik - Spark
     https://www.usakilts.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=spark

Mac - Wallace Hunting Muted
     https://www.usakilts.com/gallery/13-16-oz-wool/wallace-hunting-muted/view

Whisky Try: Duncan Taylor 12-Year Blended Scotch

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00:07:23 - It seems that about 95% of kilt pins are swords or sword-based designs. Is there a traditional/historical reason for this?

00:13:05 - What do you recommend for a kilted outfit for a gothic Halloween fancy dress party? I want an outfit that will look good but not be disrespectful.  

00:22:23 - What are some good Halloween accessories for a kilt?

00:27:09 - Is there such a thing as an Irish Kilt?

00:30:48 - What are some good examples of Celtic tattoos, either historical or modern day, and do they make you guys cringe or are they "ok in your book"?

00:44:39 - Is it acceptable to wear a belt pouch with an Argyll jacket kilt outfit for a wedding so you have extra storage space? 

00:48:54 - If you were to hate one tartan expect for the Aberdeen one, what will it be?

00:59:56 - Kilt Ambassador of the Month

01:03:52 - What makes a bagpipe band's uniform cool or boring?

01:15:11 - Which topics would you cover in a quick presentation on tartan?

01:18:55 - Have you ever considered doing a "Mystery Kilt Box" sort of thing?

01:26:34 - Adam Levi Feathers from Facebook - How often do you get your kilt dry cleaned?

01:34:44 - What tartans would you recommend for a Jacobite historical impression?

01:44:17 - Is it okay to wear your clan crest kilt pin for casual wear or should you wear it only with formal wear? 

01:51:15 - Which tartan would you pick for your first 8-yard kilt?

01:56:23 - Reviewing the question of the day: What is your least favorite tartan?

 

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  https://www.usakilts.com/galleries

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Tartans:
   Rocky: Blue Collar
   Ian: Old Scotland Tweed
   Allie: Glyndwr

Whiskey Try: Jameson Cask Mates Stout Edition
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00:00:00 - Intro

00:08:58 - You've talked recently about the appropriateness of brown ghillie brogues for day wear but not for formal events recently, but is there a good way to dress down black brogues for non-black tie events?

00:11:28 - What was your first ever kilt?

00:15:23- What beer(domestic or imported) brand would you like to collaborate with to create a kilt?

00:23:47 - Which weight of wool cloth is best for a great kilt and why? 11oz? 13oz? 16oz? Tweed?

00:30:30 - I generally wear a boot similar to Ian’s in the photo, or combat boot style when wearing my kilts. If not wearing hose, is it better to push the socks down to the top of the boot, or pull up to where they naturally sit?

00:35:25 - I am considering adding a pin top my flat cap. I'm thinking of a clan pin, but it could also be a fandom pin. Is that okay? If so, how do I deal with the pin back poking me in the head inside the hat?

00:41:53 - How do folks store their flashes? I have my garter ties in a slacks hanger where I can easily scan for what colors will go with what I am putting together. What about flashes? Right now I have them clipped in a kilt hanger but that's not efficient as only four sets per hanger.

00:47:41 - Has the actual design / sewing of your kilts changed from the first kilt you ever made until now?

00:57:34 - Blue Collar Tartan Intro

01:03:45 - What's your “One tartan to rule them all" in terms of versatility to dress up or down? A Tartan you can wear from casual day wear up to wedding guest and beyond.

01:12:03 - I am attending a wedding where the men will be wearing kilts or suits. I am planning to wear an Argyll jacket and clan tartan tie. Would a matching fly plaid be too much? 

01:18:07 - We want to wrap up our baby who is due soon in tartan for baby pictures. Should we use a tartan blanket? Can we use scraps from a kilt or would that be too rough on the baby's skin?

01:22:18 - Is it possible to get a custom tweed kilt jacket made in the Kilkenny style?

01:26:24 - How do you respond to someone who thinks only "clan tartans" - and maybe a few universals like Black Watch - are "real" tartans?  How would you respond to someone pointing to your kilt, asking about the tartan, and you say, for example, "It's the Blue Collar tartan that symbolizes etc etc" and them saying "Okay, that's cool, but that's not a 'real' tartan!" 

01:38:16 - Do you have any day sporran recommendations for a lassie looking for their first?

01:47:23 - Which is more of a faux pas: A full Prince Charlie jacket and vest with a day sporran, or a business/smart casual kilt outfit with a dress sporran?

01:54:36 - Is there a guide or rule of thumb for colors regarding kilt hose and the tartan of the kilt? What colors match? Which ones don't?

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FIND YOUR TARTAN!
  https://www.usakilts.com/galleries

LINKTREE:
   https://linktr.ee/usa_kilts

On this episode, why aren't kilts made of 11oz wool? Let's talk about it!

Content originally aired in August 2025.

Join us every week for another episode of one of our podcasts here on our channel or for our Live recording the first Friday of every month on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch.

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Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team of kilt makers and artisans located in Spring City PA.  In 2017, we made it our mission to build community and bring kilts and Celtic culture to the forefront with our YT show:  Kilts & Culture.  

http://www.USAKilts.com

Find Your Tartan!: https://www.usakilts.com/galleries

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E-mail: sales@usakilts.com

On this episode, it's all about entering the Kilted world for the first time, Tartan home decor, and what was the first kilt recorded?

Content originally aired in July 2025.

Join us every week for another episode of one of our podcasts here on our channel or for our Live recording the first Friday of every month on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch.

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Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team of kilt makers and artisans located in Spring City PA.  In 2017, we made it our mission to build community and bring kilts and Celtic culture to the forefront with our YT show:  Kilts & Culture.  

http://www.USAKilts.com

Find Your Tartan!: https://www.usakilts.com/galleries

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USAKilts/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usakilts/
E-mail: sales@usakilts.com

Our good friend Jamesie of the tribal bagpipes and drums band Albannach stopped in to chat about his life and experience as a performer, what he thinks of Americans wearing kilts, and more!

Content originally aired in June 2025.

Join us every week for another episode of one of our podcasts here on our channel or for our Live recording the first Friday of every month on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch.

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Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team of kilt makers and artisans located in Spring City PA.  In 2017, we made it our mission to build community and bring kilts and Celtic culture to the forefront with our YT show:  Kilts & Culture.  

http://www.USAKilts.com

Find Your Tartan!: https://www.usakilts.com/galleries

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USAKilts/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usakilts/
E-mail: sales@usakilts.com

On this episode, Peat monster, Heritage, bald jokes, oh my!

Content originally aired in June 2025.

Join us every week for another episode of one of our podcasts here on our channel or for our Live recording the first Friday of every month on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch.

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Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team of kilt makers and artisans located in Spring City PA.  In 2017, we made it our mission to build community and bring kilts and Celtic culture to the forefront with our YT show:  Kilts & Culture.  

http://www.USAKilts.com

Find Your Tartan!: https://www.usakilts.com/galleries

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USAKilts/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usakilts/
E-mail: sales@usakilts.com

On this episode, all about the different kinds of Tweed, and introducing our Back to Nature tartan!

Content originally aired in May 2025.

Join us every week for another episode of one of our podcasts here on our channel or for our Live recording the first Friday of every month on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch.

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Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team of kilt makers and artisans located in Spring City PA.  In 2017, we made it our mission to build community and bring kilts and Celtic culture to the forefront with our YT show:  Kilts & Culture.  

http://www.USAKilts.com

Find Your Tartan!: https://www.usakilts.com/galleries

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USAKilts/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usakilts/
E-mail: sales@usakilts.com

On this episode, women's fashion, Easter tartans, and cheater pleats!

Content originally aired in April 2025.

Join us every week for another episode of one of our podcasts here on our channel or for our Live recording the first Friday of every month on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch.

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Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team of kilt makers and artisans located in Spring City PA.  In 2017, we made it our mission to build community and bring kilts and Celtic culture to the forefront with our YT show:  Kilts & Culture.  

http://www.USAKilts.com

Find Your Tartan!: https://www.usakilts.com/galleries

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USAKilts/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usakilts/
E-mail: sales@usakilts.com

We sat down with our good friend Ally the Piper to talk about her career as a musician, what inspires her to bring contemporary bagpipe music to life, and how she balances modern performance with with the ancient traditions of the instrument and Celtic culture. 

PLUS Ally performs a track off her new album for us! 

Content originally aired August 2025

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FIND YOUR TARTAN!
  https://www.usakilts.com/galleries

LINKTREE:
   https://linktr.ee/usa_kilts