Traditional 8 yard kilt
Description
Traditional 8 yard kilt – hand sewn
The best we have to offer. A hand-sewn kilt made from 8 yards (approx. 7.4 m) of heavy wool tartan that will last a lifetime. The pleats are stitched by hand by experienced kiltmakers in Scotland.
- traditional wool kilt tartan
- hand-stitched pleats, leather straps and quality lining
- made in Scotland exactly to your measurements
- delivery in about 3 months (depending on tartan availability)
Ordering a made-to-measure kilt in 4 steps
1. Choose your tartan
In the Fabric field above the Add to cart button, choose the mill and the fabric weight. The Tartan field will then offer the tartans currently available from that mill.
- Marton Mills – heavy weight Jura range, medium weight Bute range; selected patterns are also in our swatch book
- Lochcarron – heavy weight Strome range, medium weight Braeriach range
Once you pick a tartan, a preview appears below the Tartan field.
Not sure? Send us your family name or the colours you like and we will suggest suitable tartans.
2. Take your measurements
The kiltmaker needs three required measurements (A–C). Height and weight are optional and only used as a check. You enter everything right on this page. Measure in centimetres, ideally with someone to help you. See our kilt measuring guide for details.
| Measurement | How to measure |
|---|---|
| A – waist | at navel height (not where you wear your trousers), snug enough to fit 1–2 fingers under the tape |
| B – hips | at the widest part of the seat |
| C – kilt length | standing, from navel level to the top of the kneecap |
| D – height | optional, for checking only |
| E – weight | optional, for checking only |
3. Enter your measurements and add the kilt to the cart
Fill in the Your measurements fields above the Add to cart button. If you would like matching flashes (garter flashes for your kilt hose), choose them in the Flashes field. The chosen tartan and your measurements are attached to the order automatically – there is nothing else to write.
4. Measurement check and production
Before the kilt goes into production we check your measurements. If anything looks wrong, we will contact you by e-mail. The kilt is ready in about 3 months.
Frequently asked questions
I am not sure about my measurements. What should I do?
Write to us at david@kiltforyou.eu before ordering. A finished kilt is very hard to alter and a good kilt lasts a lifetime, so it is better to ask first.
How does it differ from a machine-sewn kilt?
It uses the same amount of fabric (8 yards). On this kilt the kiltmaker stitches the pleats by hand, which takes longer and therefore costs more. For a more affordable option, see our machine-sewn 8 yard kilt.
Can a made-to-measure kilt be returned?
The kilt is made exactly to your measurements, so under EU consumer law it cannot be returned within the 14-day withdrawal period. The statutory warranty for defects of course still applies. That is why careful measuring matters.
Kilt fabric
Kilts are made from wool tartan, a fabric woven specifically for kilt making. It has a special weave, the selvedge is finished so that it does not fray even without hemming, and the fabric has a Teflon finish that makes it more resistant to dirt.
Video: how to choose a kilt
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| Weight | 2 kg |
| Material | wool tartan |
| Amount of fabric | 8 yards (approx. 7.4 m) |
| Sewing | hand sewn, made to measure |
| Made in | Scotland |
| Delivery | approx. 3 months |
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