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3rd December 20, 08:27 AM
#1
Who makes bespoke tartan waistcoats in North America?
I am wanting to get two (possibly more) waistcoats made from tartan material I have in-hand. These were custom weaves and need to match my kilts, so I can't just order a generic one online. I would need to send the material to the maker. Given the risks and costs associated with shipping back and forth to the UK, I would prefer to have it done by someone in the USA or Canada who can make them to my specifications.
I know that USA Kilts can have them made, but they apparently farm it out to a maker in Scotland. For the aforementioned reason, I'd rather avoid that if I can.
Matt Newsome used to be a candidate for that kind of thing, but apparently he's no longer doing any sort of Highland tailoring. As far as I can tell, he's only selling kilt hose and beard care products. And the STM doesn't seem to offer such a service.
Robert MacDonald in Vancouver might be an option. While he doesn't list that service, he does offer an array of bespoke items. Has anyone commissioned a tartan waistcoat from him?
Anybody else you would recommend in the USA or Canada?
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3rd December 20, 09:54 AM
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Perhaps Gabe Everson? I forget what his handle here on XMarks is, but it's certainly something he could do. His Etsy page says he's taking a short break, but he might be one to contact: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePeriodTailor
Looking forward to seeing the finished product(s)!
SM
P.S. I'm fairly certain that USA Kilts will not make kilts/garments from customer provided fabric.
Last edited by ShaunMaxwell; 3rd December 20 at 09:56 AM.
Shaun Maxwell
Vice President & Texas Commissioner
Clan Maxwell Society
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3rd December 20, 11:53 AM
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Ah, I had forgotten about Gabe. He and I traded PMs many years ago about waistcoats. Haven't seen him here in ages.
His Etsy activity seems to have stopped 4 years ago, so that might be a long shot.
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3rd December 20, 10:45 PM
#4
I had my tartan kilt suit bespoke made at The Scottish Company here in Toronto
https://scottishcompany.com
I know Issac Walters also makes them
https://sites.google.com/view/ihwalt...NvJEXGYZFoFG7A
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4th December 20, 07:03 AM
#5
Bonnie Heather Green makes pretty much anything. I have several of her kilts and they are excellent workmanship and she has altered a couple more for me.
She is a member of XMarks
https://www.bonniekilts.com/
President, Clan Buchanan Society International
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4th December 20, 10:57 AM
#6
Can't help with recommendations - but look forward to seeing the end result
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