MacDonald of Sleat, Matt Newsome

**McMurdo** · 3rd March 08, 03:47 PM

Today when I got home from work there was a package for me from The Scottish Tartan Museum, this could only mean one thing, my new Matt Newsome kilt had arrived. I ordered it in September as Matt had some specials on and I wanted a MacDonald Kilt to honour my Uncle's side of the family.

I ripped open the box and ran upstairs to try it on, it fits perfectly and I am very happy with the kilt, anyone who knows Matt's work can appreciate the care and workmanship that goes into his kilts, and this one is no exception, the wonderful thing about having a kilt hand-sewn for you is that you are almost positive it will fit perfectly when you get it, and the pride of ownership is something that goes beyond any off the rack kilt. I will wear it to my Scottish Country Dancing class tonight, so far everyone has had only good things to say about the Ulster Red Box Pleat that I purchased from Woodsheal.

I have paired up the kilt with my new Arran Sweater from Hector Russell, my Hawick Argyll top hose from Redshanks and my Thorfinn Sporran with matching MacDonald of Sleat tartan flap, I think my Uncle would be proud.

Here are some pictures
The Front

The Back

The Side

Here is the trek to the bench, even with this much snow it was still warm enough for a 4 yard box pleat today.

Thanks Again Matt for a wonderful kilt.

**Draelore** · 3rd March 08, 03:53 PM

Looks Grand! Wear it in good health!

**ccga3359** · 3rd March 08, 04:04 PM

Warm enough for a boxpleat! I was 5C today. Nice kilt I wish Matt could've mailed yours and mine together. Then again it's no garantee I would gotten mine sooner (and unworn).

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 3rd March 08, 04:24 PM

Looking great, Glen! I absolutely love the sweater!
M

**SexyButler** · 3rd March 08, 04:29 PM

Deja vu...... you do the MacDonald proud Glen. You da bomb!

**pipesndrumsnun** · 3rd March 08, 04:32 PM

Looks EXCELLENT!! Congrats on the fine new kilt!

**BoldHighlander** · 3rd March 08, 04:39 PM

Brilliant!
Kudos to Matt on another kilt well done, and to you Glen for such a great looking ensemble!

**Tattoo Bradley** · 3rd March 08, 04:48 PM

Glen, your smile says it all.

So, one more left for you on the Matt Newsome Jones-train.

**McMurdo** · 3rd March 08, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by Tattoo Bradley

Glen, your smile says it all.

So, one more left for you on the Matt Newsome Jones-train.

Yes I do have another order in with Matt, but I hope my Tewksbury is here first I got an email today from Barb showing me some pleating options, hopefully she will start on it in a few weeks.