First Kilt Purchase, Could Use Some Advice

[McMurdo]

Glitch
Let me assure you Barb Tewksbury is still making kilts, I own two of her creations, and could not recommend her highly enough. here are my reviews of both kilts.

Royal Naval kilt

Royal Stewart kilt

[Wompet]

I'll add my recommendation for Barb T. to the list, or, since you're already looking at the Scottish Tartans Museum for a jacket and waistcoat, how about considering them for your kilt as well? The 8 yard kilts are made elsewhere, but Matt makes the 4 yard box pleats himself. In fact, there's a Gunn box pleated to the red stripe on his frontpage. $395 + shipping versus $412 + international shipping (and possible customs fees).

[ccga3359]

Free shipping does not necessarily mean Royal Mail from GB. It might be UPS or Fed-Ex who are their own brokers and pass on exorbitant fees. With Royal Mail or USPS or Canada Post you might get tagged for duty but pay a minimal service charge. It's something one would have to demand at point of purchase if not previosly offered. With all that being said go with Barb. I have seen her work first hand (McMurdo's kilts) and have found them top quality and very reasonably priced (with the majority of that the cost of the material).