Are there any kilt makers in the UK which stand above others in quality?

[North40]

Is it pretty easy to get an accurate jacket measurement by yourself with the help of another person? Or is it something you would recommend getting done in person?

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I just had a kilt made by Barb Tewksbury[...]

I appreciate the other recommendation. I'll have to keep her name in mind in-case something happens and I'm not able to get a kilt from Braw Kilts.

[kilted2000]

Is it pretty easy to get an accurate jacket measurement by yourself with the help of another person? Or is it something you would recommend getting done in person?




I appreciate the other recommendation. I'll have to keep her name in mind in-case something happens and I'm not able to get a kilt from Braw Kilts.

They are website has instructions on measuring yourself with someone else’s help but you could also have a local alterations tailor do it.

[North40]

I'll have to keep that in mind, thanks.

[jsrnephdoc]

Is it pretty easy to get an accurate jacket measurement by yourself with the help of another person? Or is it something you would recommend getting done in person?

Most people never have a suit or jacket tailor made. If they did, there wouldn't be a huge "ready to wear" business with very well respected shops such as Nordstrom, or J Press, or Brooks Brothers. But we all differ in how our shoulders and necks articulate with our chests, so if you want a perfect fit you'd either get it made to measure or have a tailor make minor adjustment, but adjustment more complicated than just hemming the length of pant legs.

I picked up a Prince Charlie jacket (probably from previous rental use) at some Highland Games about 3 years ago. I don't remember how much I paid, but it wasn't much more than $100 for jacket and waistcoat (that actually came from different used clothing vendors. The labels inside say they were made in Scotland The satin lapels are a bit wrinkled, and the collar doesn't quite work with my crooked neck. Most people wouldn't notice, but they both bother me. On the other hand, the PC is the highland wear item that least commonly comes out of my closet, so I'll probably just wear it once or twice a year and not worry about it.

[North40]

That's a good point. I think(?) I should be fine just getting a general measurement and buying one of their "prepared" sizes for the jacket/vest. A bit apprehensive since I've never gotten measured for formal wear or a suit before and the jackets are quite the investment.

][...]and the collar doesn't quite work with my crooked neck. Most people wouldn't notice, but they both bother me.

I guess the silver lining to this, relatively speaking, is that you didn't pay a substantial sum of money for the PC lol.