Kayleigh Ivanov is an apprentice kiltmaker working with Amanda Moffet at ScotClans in Leith, Edinburgh. QEST funding will support a further two years of training in traditional hand-stitched kiltmaking — a craft recognised as endangered by Heritage Crafts since 2021.
Kayleigh began her journey after taking a two-week intensive course at ScotClans in 2024. Her enthusiasm and aptitude quickly stood out, and she has since joined the team to continue learning this intricate and historic craft. At ScotClans, kilts are made entirely by hand using techniques that have remained unchanged for over a century, including alternate historical pleat styles. The workshop is also a centre for teaching, helping to preserve and pass on the skills to a new generation.
Kayleigh is passionate about the problem-solving and hands-on nature of kiltmaking, and finds deep satisfaction in crafting garments that hold cultural and historical significance. She hopes to one day become a master of the craft, contribute to teaching future apprentices, expand into tailoring, and design new garments to complement the ScotClans collection.
