Vest

[pinkpickle]

Looking for a good place to buy a vest or two to go with tweed jackets...I think navy or dark blue would be the best choice of colour for me

[Mikilt]

Hi there Pinpickle!

Since you are in B.C., why not start at Freedom Kilts in Victoria? Talk to Steve. He might be able to get you what you are looking for. See the banner at the top of this page.

Happy Hunting!

~M

Edited: Oops, I didn't realize how far Kamloops is from Victoria. Not exactly local. Still, give Steve a call. He is great to work with.

[Nathan]

Welcome, Pinkpickle!

If you want new, freedom kilts is a great option. You may also get lucky at your local thrift shops or on ebay.

[sydnie7]

And if you have a sewing machine, or know somebody who does, vests are dead simple to make.

[MacCathail]

This fellow specializes in the waistcoat:
http://www.newjerseypiper.com/vests.html

Now, I've never dealt with him and I only know what I see
on the website so I can't personally recommend.

But it might be worth a try for something
different.

Cheers,

-John-

[Aussie_Don]

This mob may be worth a look:

http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/gentlemans.php

Wide variety of colours and styles.


-Don

[TheOfficialBren]

And if you have a sewing machine, or know somebody who does, vests are dead simple to make.

I would love to learn more if it's not a bother.

[cck]

Please keep in mind that conventional vests may be too long to wear with a kilt and may hang below a kilt jacket or interfere with a sporran.

[sydnie7]

I would love to learn more if it's not a bother.

To avoid threadjacking, I was going to PM you but your PM is blocked. If you can send PM, give me a shout and I'll point you toward some resources. Here's one to pique your interest even more: BrewerPaul's thread on first "real" sewing project, two waistcoats.