What makes a kiltmaker professional?

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Also, the over-apron is about an inch or 2 too narrow, not coming all the way over to the edge of the reverse pleat. And the rise is only about an inch. I'd prefer a 2-inch rise. But Matt Newsome only put in a 1.5 inch rise on my Gordon Weathered, so maybe a shorter rise is peculiar to box pleat style.

Hey, John's kilt looks good on you!

About the rise, I think if you measure from the bottom of the leather strap, you'll find that the weathered Gordon I made for you does have a 2" rise, or very close to it. You are probably measuring from the center of the straps (on the holes).

I know some kiltmakers measure the rise from the holes, but I was taught to do so from the bottom of the strap. Not sure of the difference, but there ya go!

Matt