To all kiltmakers:

[Bryndian_Dhai]

I have a question for all the kiltmakers. I purchased tartan for a Great Kilt for my husband last year, as he insisted that was what he wanted. He did not take into effect that he is a considerably large man (he's a hair over 6' and wears a 52 waist pant), and subsequently finds the Great Kilt a pain to put on and uncomfortable to wear, which means he doesn't wear it often. I am having difficulty finding a kiltmaker who can sew the tartan into a traditional kilt, using the tartan we already own. We paid a great deal of money for the tartan and there is no reason we should not be able to use it.

Normally, I would simply contact the vendor from whom I ordered the tartan in the first place, but our experience with that vendor left a great deal to be desired and I have absolutely no wish to do any more business with them. Chalk it up to live and learn experience. But now I'm stuck looking for a kiltmaker to help me who is not going to be so prohibitively expensive that we can not afford to have it made. I know I get what I pay for, of course, and I fully expect to pay for the service, but I shouldn't have to pay for the tartan all over again.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to finding a reputable kiltmaker who can assist me? I would prefer a kiltmaker in the US (or at least on this continent, Canada would be fine as well), as that is where we reside, and shipping the tartan back to Scotland has it's own inherent risks. I appreciate all your help.

Thanks
Bryn

[Bryndian_Dhai]

I have a question for all the kiltmakers. I purchased tartan for a Great Kilt for my husband last year, as he insisted that was what he wanted. He did not take into effect that he is a considerably large man (he's a hair over 6' and wears a 52 waist pant), and subsequently finds the Great Kilt a pain to put on and uncomfortable to wear, which means he doesn't wear it often. I am having difficulty finding a kiltmaker who can sew the tartan into a traditional kilt, using the tartan we already own. We paid a great deal of money for the tartan and there is no reason we should not be able to use it.

Normally, I would simply contact the vendor from whom I ordered the tartan in the first place, but our experience with that vendor left a great deal to be desired and I have absolutely no wish to do any more business with them. Chalk it up to live and learn experience. But now I'm stuck looking for a kiltmaker to help me who is not going to be so prohibitively expensive that we can not afford to have it made. I know I get what I pay for, of course, and I fully expect to pay for the service, but I shouldn't have to pay for the tartan all over again.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to finding a reputable kiltmaker who can assist me? I would prefer a kiltmaker in the US (or at least on this continent, Canada would be fine as well), as that is where we reside, and shipping the tartan back to Scotland has it's own inherent risks. I appreciate all your help.

Thanks
Bryn

[Bryndian_Dhai]

I have a question for all the kiltmakers. I purchased tartan for a Great Kilt for my husband last year, as he insisted that was what he wanted. He did not take into effect that he is a considerably large man (he's a hair over 6' and wears a 52 waist pant), and subsequently finds the Great Kilt a pain to put on and uncomfortable to wear, which means he doesn't wear it often. I am having difficulty finding a kiltmaker who can sew the tartan into a traditional kilt, using the tartan we already own. We paid a great deal of money for the tartan and there is no reason we should not be able to use it.

Normally, I would simply contact the vendor from whom I ordered the tartan in the first place, but our experience with that vendor left a great deal to be desired and I have absolutely no wish to do any more business with them. Chalk it up to live and learn experience. But now I'm stuck looking for a kiltmaker to help me who is not going to be so prohibitively expensive that we can not afford to have it made. I know I get what I pay for, of course, and I fully expect to pay for the service, but I shouldn't have to pay for the tartan all over again.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to finding a reputable kiltmaker who can assist me? I would prefer a kiltmaker in the US (or at least on this continent, Canada would be fine as well), as that is where we reside, and shipping the tartan back to Scotland has it's own inherent risks. I appreciate all your help.

Thanks
Bryn

[bear]

Hi Bryn,
There are many kiltmakers but few who should be handling this quality of wool.
I'd get in touch with Kathy at http://www.kathyskilts.com/
or
MacIsaac Kiltmakers at
http://www.mackilts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv

I've heard good things about both.

[bear]

Hi Bryn,
There are many kiltmakers but few who should be handling this quality of wool.
I'd get in touch with Kathy at http://www.kathyskilts.com/
or
MacIsaac Kiltmakers at
http://www.mackilts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv

I've heard good things about both.

[bear]

Hi Bryn,
There are many kiltmakers but few who should be handling this quality of wool.
I'd get in touch with Kathy at http://www.kathyskilts.com/
or
MacIsaac Kiltmakers at
http://www.mackilts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv

I've heard good things about both.

[RockyR]

Hi Bryn,
There are many kiltmakers but few who should be handling this quality of wool.
I'd get in touch with Kathy at http://www.kathyskilts.com/
or
MacIsaac Kiltmakers at
http://www.mackilts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv

I've heard good things about both.

Bear, you just earned tons more respect from me and I am sure many others. I suspect you could do this for her if you had the time but again you send people elswhere for what you think is in their best interest. Of course others here who have known you longer already knew this about you. I really hope I can get one of your kilts someday.

And welcome to X Marks Bryn.. please stick around and get hubby on here!

[RockyR]

Hi Bryn,
There are many kiltmakers but few who should be handling this quality of wool.
I'd get in touch with Kathy at http://www.kathyskilts.com/
or
MacIsaac Kiltmakers at
http://www.mackilts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv

I've heard good things about both.

Bear, you just earned tons more respect from me and I am sure many others. I suspect you could do this for her if you had the time but again you send people elswhere for what you think is in their best interest. Of course others here who have known you longer already knew this about you. I really hope I can get one of your kilts someday.

And welcome to X Marks Bryn.. please stick around and get hubby on here!

[RockyR]

Hi Bryn,
There are many kiltmakers but few who should be handling this quality of wool.
I'd get in touch with Kathy at http://www.kathyskilts.com/
or
MacIsaac Kiltmakers at
http://www.mackilts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv

I've heard good things about both.

Bear, you just earned tons more respect from me and I am sure many others. I suspect you could do this for her if you had the time but again you send people elswhere for what you think is in their best interest. Of course others here who have known you longer already knew this about you. I really hope I can get one of your kilts someday.

And welcome to X Marks Bryn.. please stick around and get hubby on here!

[Jimmy Carbomb]

And Bear's CORRECT redirections goes double for me.

You're talking about some SERIOUS material, and need a serious kiltmaker. Kathy was my very first notion for the job as she is classically trained. Angus, here in eastern Pennsylvania is real good too, but takes about six months to do the job since he's THAT good and THAT busy.
http://www.kathyskilts.com

MacIsaac Kiltmakers was the second choice too. I know four guys with their kilts, and they're BEAUTIFUL... that's the kilts not the guys.
http://www.mackilts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv

Linda Clifford is in Maine, and makes the kilts for the Loch Rannoch Pipe Band. I would suggest contacting her too, to see about your needs.
http://www.lindaclifford.com

Anything else would be a risk with that material. You're talking about a serious investment in the tartan, and you need a serious kiltmaker to handle the task. Also, the taper on this kilt will need to be precise due to your husband's "girth". If it's just sewn together... the pleats will pucker, the apron-tips will point out, and the hang will be awkward.

Let us know if there's ANYTHING else we can do to help you out!