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12th December 21, 07:25 AM
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Made to measure jacket recommendations
I'm looking to have a kilt jacket made. I'm thinking either a braemar or argyle cuff in tweed or barathea. I was thinking having St. Kildas make it, but I would love any other recommendations the Rabble may have.
Tha mi uabhasach sgith gach latha.
“A man should look as if he has bought his clothes (kilt) with intelligence, put them (it) on with care, and then forgotten all about them (it).” Paraphrased from Hardy Amies
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12th December 21, 08:14 AM
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Probably, not the most convenient for you or a less expensive option, but I do not hesitate to recommend Campbell's of Beauley.
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12th December 21, 10:13 AM
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My recommendation would be USA Kilts, especially if it's your first, simply because they can walk you through the process from start to finish. Great people over there. I believe their tailor is Gaelic Themes in Glasgow.
Richard had a great experience with St. Kilda's recently. They seem to have an excellent collection of options.
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12th December 21, 10:19 AM
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 Originally Posted by KennethSime
My recommendation would be USA Kilts, especially if it's your first, simply because they can walk you through the process from start to finish. Great people over there. I believe their tailor is Gaelic Themes in Glasgow.
Richard had a great experience with St. Kilda's recently. They seem to have an excellent collection of options.
I’ve talked with USA Kilts recently, and it appears they no longer do custom orders.
Tha mi uabhasach sgith gach latha.
“A man should look as if he has bought his clothes (kilt) with intelligence, put them (it) on with care, and then forgotten all about them (it).” Paraphrased from Hardy Amies
Proud member of the Clans Urquhart and MacKenzie.
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12th December 21, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by kilted2000
I’ve talked with USA Kilts recently, and it appears they no longer do custom orders.
I’ve bought a number of MTM jackets from St Kilda, over the years; one of them quite recently (and quite customised, too). They are great to deal with. The web site still seems to include MTM.
John
Last edited by Nemuragh; 12th December 21 at 01:11 PM.
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25th December 21, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Nemuragh
I’ve bought a number of MTM jackets from St Kilda, over the years; one of them quite recently (and quite customised, too). They are great to deal with. The web site still seems to include MTM.
John
I believe St Kilda’s Store and Gaelic Themes are the same entity. I have several jackets from them.
Last edited by AustinDiver; 25th December 21 at 12:54 PM.
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9th March 22, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by kilted2000
I'm looking to have a kilt jacket made. I'm thinking either a braemar or argyle cuff in tweed or barathea. I was thinking having St. Kildas make it, but I would love any other recommendations the Rabble may have.
Last year when I was gearing up for our wedding I had my PC jacket and vest done by St.Kildas via Kinnaird in Saskatoon. Turned out fantastic! No regrets here!
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10th March 22, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by R100PDave
I had my PC jacket and vest done by St.Kilda via Kinnaird in Saskatoon. Turned out fantastic!
I ordered a jacket directly from the St Kilda Shop, which is the same firm as Gaelic Themes, and R G Hardie.
They followed my chest measurement but added 6 inches to the waist, going against both their own size chart and the measurement I gave them.
They also made it "long" though I didn't ask for that.
When I contacted them they said custom orders couldn't be returned.
Possibly better to order through local shop like you did, perhaps the shop knew how to phrase the order to get St Kilda to make the correct size.
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10th March 22, 05:43 PM
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My tweed jacket from Gaelic Themes fit perfectly, and that was because I ordered it through Freedom Kilts, and Steve measured me up.
"Touch not the cat bot a glove."
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10th March 22, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by OC Richard
I ordered a jacket directly from the St Kilda Shop, which is the same firm as Gaelic Themes, and R G Hardie.
They followed my chest measurement but added 6 inches to the waist, going against both their own size chart and the measurement I gave them.
They also made it "long" though I didn't ask for that.
When I contacted them they said custom orders couldn't be returned.
Possibly better to order through local shop like you did, perhaps the shop knew how to phrase the order to get St Kilda to make the correct size.
Well, I ordered my jacket and vest made to measure directly from the St. Kilda website last Monday. I followed their measuring guide, but after reading this I am a bit worried about the fit. I wonder if it is too late to provide them with additional instructions to insure a good fit.
Tha mi uabhasach sgith gach latha.
“A man should look as if he has bought his clothes (kilt) with intelligence, put them (it) on with care, and then forgotten all about them (it).” Paraphrased from Hardy Amies
Proud member of the Clans Urquhart and MacKenzie.
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