Traditional hand-sewn kilts
individually crafted in the West Highlands of Scotland.
From piper to kiltmaker
My kilt journey began in California when I joined a pipe band who outfitted me in a mismatched kilt, so I decided to make my own! I learned kiltmaking from the premier kiltmaker in North America, Elsie Steuhmeyer, a wonderful Scottish woman who apprenticed with Thomas Gordon & Sons in Glasgow after WWII. Since then I’ve made over 100 kilts, and now I’m living in the beautiful West Highlands of Scotland, ready to make YOUR heirloom kilt, stitch by stitch. —Jennifer Febré [but my friends call me Jenny]
Services
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Traditional hand-sewn kilt made to your measurements and preferences, priced at £480 plus the cost of fabric [approx £300 additional].
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Waist adjustments, repairs, pressing, leather strap and buckle replacement.
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Measurements, tartan options, pleating options, delivery estimates, or whatever you would like to discuss!
Frequently Asked Questions
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I offer traditional hand-sewn kiltmaking, knife pleated to the sett or stripe, as well as minor alterations and consultation.
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For bespoke kilts the price is £480 for labor, PLUS the cost of fabric, generally in the £300 range.
For alterations the rate is £25/hour.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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You can select a tartan based on clan, region, or simply if you like the color! There are no tartan police!
I highly recommend selecting Strome weight or heavyweight tartan from Lochcarron, House of Edgar or DC Dalgliesh mills.
For double width fabric, 3.66 meters is required. For single width, 7.32 meters is required.
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You will need a measuring tape! There are just 3 simple measurements needed:
Waist: Measure at the bellybutton snugly
Hips: Measure at the largest part of your…ahem…hip area
Length: Measure from your bellybutton to the top of your kneecap without bending down to look. It’s best to have help with this one.
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Simply click on the COMMISSION A KILT button above, or send me an email to jenfebre.uk@gmail.com
