Sinclair

**Spartan Tartan** · 16th December 11, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

The OP is in Pasadena, TX.

Houston Kiltmakers are in Paisley, Scotland.

That's a long mule ride...

**Father Bill** · 1st December 11, 05:42 AM

Yup. If you can work with somebody close by, do. Tremendous advantages in being able to use a short mule!

**Mike S** · 1st December 11, 06:30 AM

My family tree includes members of the Sinclair clan, and I can confirm that the tartan makes a beautiful kilt.

Pick one of the excellent makers recommended above, and I know you will be delighted with it.

**chrisupyonder** · 3rd December 11, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by TxScotsman

Who makes a good Sinclair tartan kilt

If you want good quality wool from a Scottish mill and have it made up local locally I think is better than have one made in the UK. I have found it much better to visit the kiltmaker and discuss exactly what you want and get them to measure you. Then if something does go wrong, you won't have to ship it backwards and forwards.

Chris.

**billsides** · 4th December 11, 02:42 AM

Originally Posted by TxScotsman

Who makes a good Sinclair tartan kilt

Hi,

I have just had a very nice weathered or ancient Sinclair 18 oz wool made by Geoffrey Tailor in Edinburgh. It has been turning many eyes locally being very nicely made and hanging perfectly unlike many you see that cost more, likewise one I got from the same source but in RSCDS tartan two years ago. Both are hand sewn not machine and are very hard to fault so are recommended, probably not the cheapest and havn't yet had years of hard use but quality is assured and they are truly Scottish and I am sure will stand up to abuse! A also have an eBay sourced made to measure Sinclair 13 oz hunting tartan in wool, was much cheaper and machine sewn but that is not obvious. It has been very satisfactory and it is worn two to three times most weeks for three years now at dancing and elsewhere so a couple of hundred wears at least and so far without any distress apart from a few pulled threads (thanks to my cat who loves it too). Maker is unknown but was in Glasgow. Not much help I know but it proves good stuff is on eBay if you take appropriate care buying and they need not be so so expensive that you need be protective of them.

Bill