McMurdo's New Kilt

**McMurdo** · 7th January 09, 10:46 AM

As it was already guessed a wee while ago and I had the time to get a few shots I guess I should let the cat out of the bag so to speak. My new kilt was again hand sewn by Barb Tewksbury. Rex guessed that much, but as you have one Rex you know why I'd go back to Barb, she is an absolute joy to work with.

So here is the story, a few months ago Bradley had told me to check out the Fraser Kirkbright Remnants page as there was a tartan I'd like in 16oz wool, they had 10 yards of it for sale double width. I went over and bought 5 yards and had Gordon send it to Barb, after getting a quote from Barb. So this is where the time starts to crawl, finally Barb sends me test pinnings, and we decide on the pleating. Now the time really starts to crawl, I swear some days it goes backward, anyway after all is said and done, Barb emails me last Friday I think and says it will be ready Monday, well talk about a long weekend. I decided just in case to go down on Tuesday, I had lots to do Monday. Monday night rolls around and I can not sleep, so I wake up at 3:00 am and think to myself this is entirely too early, I awake again at 4:00 am, get dressed and hit the road, making it down to Hamilton College in 5 hours.

Barbs work is yet again second to none, it really is worth the drive to come down and get a kilt from her as they are always a work of art. The fit is perfect as well, I can see this kilt becoming a favourite just from the fit alone, again Barb is truly an artist, thank you again Barb. The wool from Fraser Kirkbright is a softer hand than the XMarks tartan from them, it really has a different feel than any other wool kilt I've got, it is not as soft as the DC Daglesh wool which really is the Rolls Royce of wool, but it's not far off.

Not only did Barb have my kilt but she also had one for Hendry, so I suggested that I bring it up for him, too bad we aren't the same size or this would have been a very good trip indeed. It was great to see both Barb and Dave again, I only wish you two weren't 5 hours away.Upon leaving with my new kilt, I called Hendry with my ransom demands and the drop will be made later in the week so I'll let him tell you about his kilt after the deed is done. Perhaps I should start McMurdos' Kilt Shipping or some such thing.

OK so onto the photos
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Yes it is the Royal Stewart, my Mom is a Stewart, and I thought having a quality kilt to honour her side of the family was long overdue.

The Kilt

The pleats

I'm really glad I went for a hand sewn kilt in the Royal Stewart as I think that Barb's work really shines through on this one, I really think it is so much nicer than a cheaper knock off the quality is evident in this garment. I wore it last night for my Dad's Birthday celebrations he turned 71 on the 4th of January. Well my mother absolutely loved it, she was very pleased to see me in the Royal Stuart tartan. Thanks all for playing along with me on the mystery kilt game until next time.

**Avonlea22** · 7th January 09, 10:49 AM

The pleating on that kilt looks fabulous. I can see how you would prefer the hand sewn over any other. Great job Barb!

duchessofnc · 7th January 09, 10:55 AM

It is absolutely amazing!

**English Bloke** · 7th January 09, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by duchessofnc

Impossible. He drove there. She's in France.

Perhaps he drove to the post office to pick it up...

Glen. That is one lovely kilt. The pleating is brilliant. Nice one!! The hose in the last picture are made for it by the way.

**Hendry** · 7th January 09, 10:59 AM

Very nice! I am quite eager, you tease. see ya Friday.
Now I can get back to work and stop checking this post every hour
cheers
Dave

**Panache** · 7th January 09, 11:03 AM

Very nice Glen!

Kudos to Barb (once again)

Cheers

Jamie

**runewolf** · 7th January 09, 11:07 AM

Wow! Don't know which I like better the kilt or the cloak! beautiful kilt congratz.

**chasem** · 7th January 09, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

So I went to see a well respected kilt maker today, to pick up the latest addition to my humble collection of kilts.

Interesting choice with the pleating. I haven't seen it pleated that way, but always to the pivot stripe. I like it, though.

Another great job, Barb, and another great kilt, McMurdo!