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Fully Hand-Stitched 8 yard Kilt
DESCRIPTION
A completely handmade kilt. Tailored
using the most customary techniques. Many folk like their kilts to be wholly
traditional from start to finish, especially as a kilt is one of the few pieces
of clothing you will own that should last a lifetime – and is often passed down
the generations. Some consider hand stitching to have much more character than
the modern straight line you get with the machine-finished kilts, which you can
see in the above pictures.
Hand-stitched kilts tend to be set to
the tightest hole, with 2" allowance to become looser.
Made in Scotland by our highly trained kilt makers. Each kilt is fully canvas lined with 3 buckles to ensure an excellent fit, although if you favour just two buckles, let us know.
The kilt is fully hand stitched from 8 yards of worsted wool, available in our full range of tartans from Lochcarron of Scotland, Marton Mills, Strathmore Woollens and House of Edgar.
This painstaking work uses the most traditional techniques to make you a truly uniquely crafted garment.
Kilt pin and sporran may be purchased separately.
Tartan Finder Disclaimer:
As each of the mills has supplied their own images, or they have been taken from fabric samples, please note that the setts are not to scale when comparing tartans of different mills. Also, as screen resolutions vary, colours may differ slightly from those seen here. If unsure, we’d encourage you to purchase a swatch of the fabric before buying.
Measuring advice:
- Waist: measure firmly around waist at navel height.
- Seat: measure around the largest part of the seat area.
- Kilt Length: measure from the top of the hip at navel height (so the measure curves over the top of the hip bone) to the top or middle of the knee. As a rule of thumb, your kilt length should be no shorter than a third of your height. It's always best to get someone to help with this measurement, as you'll lean forward and shorten the length when doing it yourself.
- Height: provide this in feet and inches.
Don't worry if these seems daunting, it's not as hard as it might sound! We have many years experience making kilts for people of all sizes, and will check with you if anything seems unusual.
This item is made to order in our own tailoring workshop in Glasgow, with a standard delivery time of 6 to 7 weeks.
Our tailors can accommodate most requests, please contact us at sales@stkildastore.com or add notes to your order at checkout.
Pleating at the back can either be 'to the sett' meaning it continues the pattern of the tartan, while 'to the stripe' means each pleat carries a uniform stripe from the tartan (see picture comparison above). You have the option to choose which colour stripe you'd like carried over in this option (input which colour from your chosen tartan you'd like in the text box).
If you have any queries regarding the measurement process, the pleating options, or would like some additional information before placing your order, please e-mail us.
Tartan Ranges supported (all pure wool) can be found under the tartan finder button. Prices vary depending on the range.
What’s the difference?
Each mill uses different methods, looms and finishes on their cloth.
In general, heavyweight is perhaps the best material for making kilts, it looks and feels great, while also being fairly crease resistant (when the kilt is treated and kept properly anyway). However, it’s not always best for warm climates, and sometimes folk prefer a lighter option, so mediumweight is a great alternative. Lightweight would be recommended especially for very warm climates.
Strathmore (W60) and House of Edgar (Mediumweight and Old and Rare - but not their Nevis, Hebredian or Emblem ranges) have a traditional selvedge made on a shuttle loom, which means the bottom of the cloth (and so the kilt) is exactly the same thickness as the rest of the cloth. These traditional edges are only available in the mediumweight cloths.
Marton Mills and Lochcarron use a tuck-in selvedge, where the end threads are ‘tucked’ back into the weave. This means the bottom half-inch of the cloth (and the kilt) can be a little thicker than the rest (not too much though, and not enough to distort the shape of the pleating at the back). It also means the tucked threads can poke up out of the cloth.
Don’t worry if this doesn’t mean anything to you! Both are of kilting quality and produce a kilt that will last you a lifetime. The difference is subtle and can be apparent on close inspection, but not so much from a distance.
Choose your Jacket
Prince Charlie Jacket and Waistcoat - Made to Measure
DESCRIPTION
This stylish, formal evening jacket can be worn to all formal functions where a black tie is requested such as weddings, dances and fancy dinner receptions. The Prince Charlie was developed from older military mess jackets, but has evolved by itself as an iconic piece of Higlandwear. Our Prince Charlie Jackets and Vests are tailored in the UK using the finest quality barathea wool cloth.
- 100% 19oz Barathea Wool
- Fine lining
- Choice of epaulette styles
- Metal 'Clann na Gael' buttons, available in chrome or antique silver
- Available in a variety of colours and materials.
- Chest: measure around the chest at under-arm height, while wearing a shirt or t-shirt, with your arms by your side.
- Waist: measure around the waist at roughly naval height - in line with the top of the hips. *This is higher than where your trousers sit*. Let us know if you're wearing your kilt when you do this, as it can sometimes add to your waist or act as a girdle.
- Sleeve length: find a suit jacket you already own that fits well, and measure from the shoulder seam down to the cuff.
- Back length: measure from the nape of the neck (where the top of your shirt sits) to an inch-and-a-half below where the top of your kilt sits. We use this, the sleeve length and your height to work out a proportional back length for the jacket. Let us know in the instruction box if you have a specific length this must be made to.
Choose your Sporran
Dress Sporran: Pierced Celtic Knotwork
DESCRIPTION
A dress sporran made from real leather and the fur or fabric of your choice. The knotted metal cantle is open to show the underlying leather.
Made in our workshop in Glasgow, Scotland, by our dedicated craftsmen, using the finest materials.
Furs are a natural material and colours may vary from the pictures shown.
The back of the sporran can also be engraved with a personalised message, name or date.
The chrome finish gives a highly polished and shiny effect, while antique silver is more matte in appearance. The tassels can either be suspended by standard chains or by cross chains.
A free sporran chain is included. Please select the waist size you require.
This sporran is made to order in up to 4 weeks.
Premium Flashes
DESCRIPTION
Premium flashes for wearing with hose, with adjustable garter elastics.
Choose your Brogues
Blane Ghillie Brogues
DESCRIPTION
Our Blane Ghillie Brogues are the perfect dancing shoes - great for ceilidhs and formal occasions. The flat sole will give you a swiftness and lightness of movement, especially compared to our other 'marching' brogues.
Formal brogue with a full leather upper, leather cemented sole, synthetic linings and padded top-line. Full, long laces with leather tassels.
Gaelic Themes have led the way in footwear innovation and our Brogues represent the Gold Standard for pipe bands worldwide.
Using only the finest materials in the construction of our shoes, our ranges are tailored to both the rental markets and competitive pipe band scene and are well proven for their comfort and longevity.
Choose your Hose
Kilt Hose Arran
DESCRIPTION
The most traditional shade of kilt hose, plain off-white/cream shade, which will suit all occasions and outfit. When in doubt default to Arran or black.
Traditional style wool rich hose with a less bulkier turn over top compared to Piper Hose.
The combination of 40% wool, 40% acrylic and 20% nylon make this a comfortable and durable hose suitable to wear in a pipe band or as part of a highland wear outfit. Available in a range of colours to match any tartan.
Made in the UK. Flashes sold separately.
Sizes:
Small: UK 4-7; Europe 37-40; US 5-8
Medium: UK 8-10; Europe 41-44; US 9-11
Large: UK 11-13; 45-48; US 12-14
Choose your Kilt_pin
Kilt Pin West Highland Battle Sword
DESCRIPTION
Antique silver finished pewter kilt pin in the form of a West
Highland Battle Sword. A real statement piece for your kilt.
The Islanders favoured a smaller sword, but one that was more
nimble than the great Claymore. The leading clansmen of Isles favoured a
lighter and more practical weapon, which was ideal for their lifestyle of
seafaring and coastal raiding. Like the Claymore, the West Highland swords were
characterised by their forward sloping arms. Many examples survive, but were often
can be seen on grave slabs throughout the west of Scotland, which show them
with their owners.
Premium quality hand finished pewter kilt pin finished in Antique Silver. This
pin is mounted with a study pin and ball joint.
The kilt pin is worn on the front of a kilt to prevent
it lifting, although this can also be worn as a large statement brooch in its
own right.
Cast and finished at our workshop in Glasgow, Scotland, by our
highly trained craftsmen.
The size of this kilt pin is 10cm long, making it slightly longer
than the average pin.
Be sure to explore the other kilt pins in our Swords of Scotland
Range, which depict other iconic blades associated with Scottish History.
Choose your Sgian_dubh
DESCRIPTION
Choose your Belt
Belt Thistle Embossed
DESCRIPTION
Leather Kilt Belt with embossed thistle motif. 2.25in wide to match our range of Belt Buckles, which can be purchased separately.
Cut, embossed and finished using real leather, by hand, in our Glasgow based workshop, by our highly trained craftsmen.
Most sizes are kept in stock, although larger ones are made to order. Please allow five working days for them to be made.
Contact us if you need larger sizes and we can see what we can do.
Choose your Buckle
Scottish Clan Crest Celtic Knot Belt Buckle
DESCRIPTION
Our new Celtic Knot belt buckle features a scalloped edge and deep knot detailing.
Finest quality traditional Belt Buckle made in solid 100% lead free Pewter. Made to take a traditional 2 1/4" kilt belt, which can be purchased separately.
Take your pick from the widest selection of Clan Crests available, with over 240 Highland, Lowland and Borders names. Our crests are founded on the third edition of the Scottish Clan and Family Encyclopedia, the authoritative text on Scottish crests, which is endorsed by the Lord Lyon King of Arms.
Hand-cast and finished in our Glasgow workshop, by our highly trained craftsmen. Size 9.5cm by 7cm.
Following Pipe Band regulation, which in turn follow Army
traditions, out buckles attach anti-clockwise round the body when looking down.
Shoulder/Fly Plaid
DESCRIPTION
The perfect accompaniment to your kilt jacket on the most special of occasions.
Made with 1.3 metres of cloth, our fly plaids are available in a wide choice of tartans.
Note that there will be a discreet seam for single width cloths (House of Edgar Mediumweight, Heavyweight and Old and Rare).
Fringed and gathered in one corner to fit more easily through your epaulette. We also offer a range of plaid brooches to accessorise your look.
This item is made to order in our own tailoring workshop in Glasgow, with a standard dispatch time of up to 4 weeks, although we aim to have these out as soon as possible.
Tartan Finder Disclaimer:
As each of the mills has supplied their own images, or they have been taken from fabric samples, please note that the setts are not to scale when comparing tartans of different mills. Also, as screen resolutions vary, colours may differ slightly from those seen here. If unsure, we’d encourage you to purchase a swatch of the fabric before buying.
Tartan Ranges supported:
- Marton Mills Glamis (lightweight)
- Marton Mills Bute (mediumweight)
- Marton Mills Jura (heavyweight)
- House of Edgar Nevis (heavyweight) +£12
- House of Edgar Hebredian (mediumweight) +£12.5
- Lochcarron Reiver (lightweight) +£12
- Lochcarron Breariach (mediumweight) +£12
- Strathmore T7 (lightweight) +£15
- Strathmore W60 (mediumweight) +£15
- Lochcarron Strome (heavyweight) +£24
- House of Edgar Mediumweight +£36 - please note that this is single width cloth, so the plaid will have a discreet seam in the middle.
- House of Edgar Heavyweight +£36 - please note that this is single width cloth, so the plaid will have a discreet seam in the middle.
- Welsh Tartans (mediumweight) +£36
- House of Edgar Old and Rare (mediumweight) +£78 - please note that this is single width cloth, so the plaid will have a discreet seam in the middle.
- House of Edgar Regimental (v. heavyweight) +£78 - please note that this is single width cloth, so the plaid will have a discreet seam in the middle.
- Rare Welsh Tartans (mediumweight) +£78
Choose your Brooch
Plaid Brooch Scottish Clan Crest Saltire
DESCRIPTION
A larger alternative to our stone-set clan-crested
plaid brooch, this new brooch features Celtic waves set around a simple
saltire.
This is a large ‘boss’ style brooch, with domed top
with a clan crest of your choice mounted on top. This is meant to be a real
statement piece to make your outfit really stand out.
Take your pick from the widest selection of Clan
Crests available, with over 240 Highland, Lowland and Borders names. Our crests
are founded on the third edition of the Scottish Clan and Family Encyclopaedia,
the authoritative text on Scottish crests, which is endorsed by the Lord Lyon
King of Arms.
Plaid brooches attach to the shoulder plaid to act
as weights to keep them in place (they should not be pinned to the jacket as
well, in case the plaid snags on anything). This brooch has a large brass pin
on the back, suitable for any fastening requirement.
Completely designed, mastered, cast and finished in
house at our workshop in Glasgow, Scotland. The only bit we didn’t make is the
brass pin. Cast from high quality 100% lead free pewter.
93mm in diameter - ideal for use with our fly
plaids or on even as a statement piece on a lady’s shawl.