Info Required on Tailor/kiltmaker

[davidg]

I was just asking the question as I had not come across Evelyn before and wondered whether to add her to the list of prospective tailors.

I would certainly add her unless you hear any reasons from others against doing so

Also have a look at Scotweb (link at the top of the forum). They are UK based and a large reliable company

I think some stock jackets here in the UK may come as large as a 54" but you are right that you will need made to measure to get the size you need. Lead times are quite long at the moment, 6 weeks if you are lucky much more if you are not, but any UK highland outfitter should be able to arrange the larger size for you

I don't see why you shouldn't find a very good quality jacket within your budget, even made to measure. It's just a case of shopping around. It may also be worth trying Hector Russell as they can sometimes be quite reasonable price wise

[Grizzly]

Excellent, yes Scotweb are already on my radar as they go up to 60" chest. Which is too big even for me.
I perhaps should have made it clearer that I meant made to measure rather than bespoke. In my head the two terms are synonymous but of course I do realise that they are completely different.
I will have a look at Hector Russell and I know there are a few more to look at, I quite like the idea of a more natural earthy colour tweed than the standard Lovat blue and greens.
Have any of my fellow Gentleman of Substance on here got any suggestions, where did you get yours from?

[Chas]

For what it is worth, I think her kilt prices are quite reasonable compared to some of the better known makers.

Regards

Chas

[Joshua]

Excellent, yes Scotweb are already on my radar as they go up to 60" chest. Which is too big even for me.
I perhaps should have made it clearer that I meant made to measure rather than bespoke. In my head the two terms are synonymous but of course I do realise that they are completely different.
I will have a look at Hector Russell and I know there are a few more to look at, I quite like the idea of a more natural earthy colour tweed than the standard Lovat blue and greens.
Have any of my fellow Gentleman of Substance on here got any suggestions, where did you get yours from?

I have a 58 chest but a 48 waist, so I ordered a cheapie from Tartanista and had it sized down by my tailor. While it was there I had him replace the buttons with standard black suit buttons as I prefer the more subdued look (and don't mix metals often). The jacket is a bit thin, however this works well in the very mild winters of Florida. Here is the end result...