Traditional Kilt — Machine or Hand Stitched

Made to measure · no individual product code

A made-to-measure traditional tartan kilt from our Glasgow workshop. Select machine-stitched and hand-finished or fully hand-stitched construction, with cloth quantity and pleating agreed for the wearer.

Key options

Construction

  • Machine-stitched and hand-finished
  • Fully hand-stitched

Cloth & Style

  • 7-yard traditional kilt
  • 8-yard traditional kilt
  • 9-yard traditional kilt
  • 10-yard traditional kilt

Please include your selected options in your enquiry so we can confirm availability and lead time.

Traditional Kilt, Made in Glasgow

Our flagship traditional kilt is made to measure in the Gaelic Themes workshop using worsted wool tartan and time-honoured kilt-making methods. Choose machine-stitched and hand-finished construction, or fully hand-stitched construction for the most traditional finish.

Choose the construction

  • Machine-stitched and hand-finished: available in 7, 8, 9 or 10-yard construction. Eight yards is the classic full-bodied choice; additional cloth is normally recommended for larger seat measurements.
  • Fully hand-stitched: available in 8 or 9-yard construction, sewn by hand from start to finish.

Made to your specification

  • Made to measure in our Glasgow tailoring workshop
  • Choice of tartan from the available mill ranges
  • Traditional apron and carefully balanced pleating
  • Canvas-lined internal construction
  • Leather straps and buckle fastenings
  • Cloth quantity and pleat style confirmed with our tailoring team

Kilt-making details

Traditional tartan kilt pleating and construction detail
Traditional construction and pleating
Fully hand-stitched tartan kilt detail
Fully hand-stitched option

Use the enquiry button to tell us the required tartan, measurements and construction. Our team will confirm the appropriate cloth quantity and specification before production.

Additional information

Construction

Machine-stitched and hand-finished, Fully hand-stitched

Cloth & Style

7-yard traditional kilt, 8-yard traditional kilt, 9-yard traditional kilt, 10-yard traditional kilt