Kilt made from my fabric?

**BobCampbell** · 23rd May 20, 10:05 AM

Looking for advice on getting a kilt made from fabric I have on hand. It is 16oz wool tartan fabric.

Based on reputation, I looked into USA Kilts first, but they are not interested in making a kilt from fabric unless they source it.

I'm in the United States and would like to sick with a domestic kilt maker.

The only one I could find in the US is J Higgins, but I can't find anyone saying anything about their custom kilts from customer supplied material.

Any advice or thoughts?

**McMurdo** · 23rd May 20, 10:30 AM

My advice would be to talk to Barb Tewksbury

https://people.hamilton.edu/btewksbu...nal/kiltmaking

**Tobus** · 23rd May 20, 10:32 AM

Another vote for Barb Tewksbury.

**Laird O'the Cowcaddens** · 23rd May 20, 10:53 AM

Barb is a good way to go but she probably has a waiting list. If you want another option, I have a Master Kilt Maker in my neighborhood. Her name is Cathy McWilliams and you can reach her at the following -: (253) 445-7988, or e-mail her at fifeandthistle@flash.net. We are in the Pacific Northwest (Puyallup, south of Seattle). Anyway, it is an addition resource that is available to you.

**FossilHunter** · 23rd May 20, 11:04 AM

A third recommendation for Barb.

**Steve Ashton** · 23rd May 20, 12:27 PM

Just an FYI -

The term for making a garment from customer provided fabric is "Cut, Make, and Trim", or CMT for short.

**Lady Grey** · 23rd May 20, 01:42 PM

Just wondering why they won’t make a kilt from a clients fabric?
I thought it was standard practice with any type of sewing , garment, not just a kilt.
I would understand if it wasn’t suitable fabric - I’ve said no to alterations or full garment makes for that reason.
But every tailor, seamstress, maker I’ve ever dealt with would use the customers fabric.

**BobCampbell** · 23rd May 20, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by Lady Grey

Just wondering why they won’t make a kilt from a clients fabric?
I thought it was standard practice with any type of sewing , garment, not just a kilt.
I would understand if it wasn’t suitable fabric - I’ve said no to alterations or full garment makes for that reason.
But every tailor, seamstress, maker I’ve ever dealt with would use the customers fabric.

You'd have to ask them. I'm sure there are a lot of potential problems with customer supplied fabric, they have a fairly streamlined process that doesn't need delays and contingencies.

I'm sad that they don't want to make the kilt, but it's their business. They were really friendly about it.

I will contact Barb. I'm not in any hurry, it's taken me a couple of years to actually get this cloth, a bit more of a wait isn't going to hurt.

**Lady Grey** · 23rd May 20, 03:47 PM

Bob
You have more patience than me! After a long wait I’d want it Now!
Luckily look up and to the side on the XMarks pages and there are lots of kilt makers listed.

Best of luck

**Steve Ashton** · 23rd May 20, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by BobCampbell

it's taken me a couple of years to actually get this cloth, a bit more of a wait isn't going to hurt.

Can you describe this fabric a little better please. Who wove it? Does it have a selvedge edge? Is It a Twill weave? The actual weight of 1 linear yard X 60 inches wide. (If you don't know this just list the total length and width along with the total weight of the full piece.