I got my buddy into a kilt for a renaissance fair last month. One of mine happened to fit him. He loved it. He texted a picture to his mother who responded that she was going to buy one for him next year when she is in Scotland.

Because I deal with Rocky and Steve, I feel as though I know my kiltmakers. I know I can call and discuss, ask questions, etc. I once Skyped with Steve so he could assist me with measuring. I am a big proponent of knowing your kiltmaker.

As I understand it, kiltmaking in Scotland is very much a cottage industry. Ordering on someone else's behalf is a nightmare to begin with, but then having no direct communication with the actual kiltmaker just doesn't work for me.

I tried to caution him. I tried to give him the benefit of what I have learned here. I told him how different kiltmakers measure differently and simply giving generic measurements doesn't exactly help the kiltmaker. I implored him to either buy domestically or get in contact with an actual kiltmaker in Scotland who can tell you how they want you to measure.

He felt strongly that this is a gift from his mother and he wants to let her do it her way. I feel like the best I can do for him is put them in touch with a kiltmaker. If not that, at least let me take his measurements so he doesn't go giving his trouser size.

Here is the thing. As I said above, I have dealt with Rocky and Steve. I don't know an actual kiltmaker in Scotland.

I ask you Rabble, what is the best guidance I can give my friend and his mother?