Kilt made from my fabric?

[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.

[BobCampbell]

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]

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]

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.

[BobCampbell]

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.

It was woven by DC Dagliesh, it is their standard 16oz wool tartan material. I don't know enough about fabric to tell you if it has a selvedge edge or if it is a twill weave.

[Steve Ashton]

It was woven by DC Dagliesh, it is their standard 16oz wool tartan material. I don't know enough about fabric to tell you if it has a selvedge edge or if it is a twill weave.

Can you take a photo of the fabric showing the long edge. That is the selvedge edge that does not need a hem.

Can you tell us the width of this fabric and how old it is?

[Riverkilt]

Add to your list of possibilities Kathy Lare in Albuquerque. www.kathyskilts.com lovely lady, trained in Scotland. I've purchased a dozen of her hand sewn kilts. Many were from fabric provided to her. She hand sewed my X Marks the Scot tartan kilt. She has sewn some from Dalglish mills too.

[BobCampbell]

Can you take a photo of the fabric showing the long edge. That is the selvedge edge that does not need a hem.

Can you tell us the width of this fabric and how old it is?

I will try to get a picture.

The fabric was woven in 2019. It is a bit over 54" wide.

[BobCampbell]

My understanding from Rocky and Co. is they can always source proper kilt fabric of known qualities, especially if there is a mistake. Customer supplied fabric has unknown qualities and can't be readily replaced if problems occur. The potential issues and expenses if there are problems are just more headache than they want to deal with I guess.
PS take a look at the USAKilts YouTube channel for their regular livestream Q&A and back episodes.

Oh yes, I completely understand. Still, I wanted to give them first chance as they have a reputation for supperior quality and outstanding customer service. I've also learned so much from their YouTube content that I had to at least try to give them my business. I'm sure I'll purchase something from them in the future.

Unfortunately, since the tartan is restricted, I could only get the cloth from the organization that owns the tartan. I could not get permission to have it woven and delivered direct to a kiltmaker. I'm just glad that they choose a reputable mill to weave it and made a nice 16oz fabric.

[KnittedReenactor]

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.

My understanding from Rocky and Co. is they can always source proper kilt fabric of known qualities, especially if there is a mistake. Customer supplied fabric has unknown qualities and can't be readily replaced if problems occur. The potential issues and expenses if there are problems are just more headache than they want to deal with I guess.
PS take a look at the USAKilts YouTube channel for their regular livestream Q&A and back episodes.