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Product Description
Tailored to perfection from the finest 13 or 16 oz wool woven in the UK, the USA Kilts Premier 8 Yard kilt is our top of the line model. Our 8 Yard Kilt is a very versatile garment as it can be dressed down just as easily as it can be dressed up. It will look good in both a casual setting, like festivals or the pub, and a formal setting, like a wedding. For a full list of detailed product specs, please click on the "Product Specs" tab below.
Measuring for your kilt: We would ask that you measure carefully for our kilts. Since these are custom made to fit the measurements provided, you will need to be sure of the exact sizing. We will not refund in the case of mistakes in measuring. Detailed measuring instructions can be found in the "Measuring Instructions" tab below this text.
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Measuring Instructions
Waist
A Traditional kilt is worn higher than your pants, just above the belly button (for larger customers, just above the WIDEST part of your belly). This is where the top of the kilt will sit.
DO NOT HOLD YOUR STOMACH IN. You’ll only going to get a kilt that's too small. Just relax and stand "at ease".
Make sure to use a good sewing tape measure. If you don't have a sewing tape measure, you can use a leather belt to measure. Wrap it around you, mark it and then lay it flat on a metal tape measure to get the measurement.The tape measure should be snug – as snug as you will be wearing the kilt.
*Note: It will probably be 2 to 4 inches more than your pants size. This is common.
*TIP: BIG guys with large bellies may want to wear the kilt around the naval, as it gives a more flattering appearance.
Hip
With the same tape measure, measure around the absolute largest part of your rear.
Take this measurement a little LOOSELY. You should be able to slide a finger between the tape measure and your body when you measure.
This is your HIP measurement. In most cases, it's about 4-6 inches larger than the waist measurement.
Length
If possible, it’s best to take this measurement wearing shorts and a form fitting shirt. There are 3 different ways to measure length:
1) With assistance
2) With bath towel assistance
3) Without assistance
1) Length Measurement with assistance
Stand tall with your back straight. Do NOT look down or bend over as this will change the length measurement. Just stand tall and face forward.
Have the other person measure down the SIDE of your leg. On your side, put the "0" end of the tape measure at the top of where your kilt will be (the same height you took your waist measurement from). Measure from that point down the side of your body to the middle of your knee.
The number on the tape that is right where the bottom edge of the kilt will be is the length.
2) Length Measurement with bath towel assistance
Take a bath towel and FOLD IT so that it is 24" long.
Wear a pair of shorts, so you can see your knees and stand roughly 10 feet back from a full length mirror. Hold the towel up to your waist, putting the top of the towel at the spot you took the waist measurement… just above the belly button.
If the 24" length hits below your knee, shorten the towel by folding another inch or two, so that the bottom edge hits you square in the middle of the kneecap.
If the 24" length hits above your knee, lengthen the towel by unfolding an inch or two, so that the bottom edge hits you square in the middle of the kneecap.
Once you have the top of the towel sitting at the top of where you want to wear the kilt and the bottom edge hitting the middle of your knee, measure the length of the folded towel from the top to the bottom. That will be your kilt length measurement
3) Length measurement without assistance
Kneel on the floor with your back straight. You're going to measure down the SIDE of your leg to the floor.
From the top of where your kilt will be (the same height you took your waist measurement from), measure down the side of your body to the floor down the side of your leg. It's easier to put the "0" end of the tape measure barely touching the floor and the numbered end at the top.
SUBTRACT 1" FROM THIS MEASUREMENT to have the kilt sit at the middle of the knee.
Use the following chart for reference. These are typical height / length measurements.
If you need assistance measuring, please do not hesitate to contact us: 800.368.8633 or Rocky@USAKilts.com
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Reviews
Add Your Review- Irish Co tartan Roach1759
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Price Value Quality Mac did an outstanding job. His Craftmanship as usual was spot on. Quality, fit and the look of my kilt instills pride when i wear it. (Posted on 3/26/2021) - Scottish made kilt Steven
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Value Quality Price Rocky et al: I just received my premier 8 yard kilt, which was made and shipped from Scotland. This order was in response to you offering to assist a struggling kilt maker in Scotland. I'm extremely pleased with the quality! Pleats are clean and sharp, and the leather straps are from high quality heavy leather. Please extend my thanks and accolades to the kilt maker. (Posted on 12/8/2020) - Excellent product and service Paul
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Quality Price Value I ordered the 8 yard kilt In the Galbraith modern tartan for an event I had coming up. I told them when I needed it and they got it to me early. Excellent quality and workmanship. Loyal customer. (Posted on 8/21/2020) - Excellent Quality Michael
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Quality Price Value I bought the kilt with a PC for my daughter's wedding. The quality of the wool fabric was superior as was the workmanship. Many comments all positive. Unfortunately no kilt lifters (must have looked too distinguished).
This kilt will last longer than me. (Posted on 3/19/2020) - Gorgeous! Lynn
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Quality Price Value This kilt is simply gorgeous. Carefully made, and looks terrific. And it is not a “generic,” a Royal Stewart or Scottish National (which I have). This is my family, my clan. Glad I ordered the fly plaid and flashes to match. And the left over cloth from making all this was rolled up and sent to me. Should there be a need for repairs, I am all set. Thank you so much! What a wonderful, professional job. (Posted on 3/13/2020) - Stunning craftsmanship J Lanata
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Value Quality Price My premier 8yd kilt in Laois tartan is absolutely beautiful. The work and attention to detail that has gone into this really shows, and the fit is perfect. It is a real heirloom piece. I can not recommend USA kilts highly enough. (Posted on 3/2/2020) - excellent workmanship,quality Buzz
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Value Quality Price exactly what I expected from this quality oriented company (Posted on 3/2/2020) - Excellent, superbly made Kilt! Shaun A.
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Value Quality Price I recently received my Premier 8-Yard Kilt and couldn't be happier! Everything about it is bespoke, and shouts excellent quality. I feel certain this Kilt will be in my family for several generations. Truly excellent work! (Posted on 1/15/2020) - Phenomenal Chipper
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Value Quality Price The kilt arrived well before expected and was beyond our expectations!!!!!!
Thank you (Posted on 1/9/2020) - Outstanding Product! Edward
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Price Value Quality I waited. I saved. Finally I made my order. Absolutely no regrets! This kilt has been a 'bucket list' item for me for many years. There was a surcharge based on the mill but I didn't care. Having a top of the line kilt in my own family tartan is special. The attention to detail, the embossed belts, the perfection of the kilt has to be seen to believe. I would recommend this product with no reservations. (Posted on 10/23/2019)
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Buyers Guide
Question: My tartan is available in 13 AND 16 oz cloth... which should I get?
The weight of the cloth is a personal preference. 13 oz cloth is considered "Medium Weight" while 16 oz is considered "Heavy Weight". While they will both make a very nice kilt, which weight you want is a matter of taste. We would ask you to consider your environment... If you're the type of person who is always 'warm', live in a hot / humid climate or will be wearing your kilt most often outdoors during the summer, then we'd suggest the 13 oz cloth. If you are always cool, live in a cool climate (Canada or northern USA), or will be wearing the kilt indoors most of the time, a 16 oz kilt may be right for you.
Question: Why are there so many / so few choices for my name?
Our wool tartan gallery shows you every stock tartan from every mill in the UK. We want to make sure our customers can weigh all of their options before making a decision. We don't just use 1 mill or 2 mills for our cloth... we use the top 7 tartan mills in the UK (plus some smaller ones for custom weaves). This gives our customers the maximum number of tartan options we can provide.
Some clans have only 1 tartan or there may only be 1 mill that weaves a specific tartan. Larger clans may have DOZENS of tartan designs woven by multiple mills. All the options are shown in the "Tartans" gallery. -
Product Specs
Material Specs:
- 8 yards of wool cloth (9 yards for larger men)
- 13 or 16 oz wool cloth used
- Cloth woven in the UK
- Over 2500 tartans available
- Dry clean only
- Holds a crisp pleat and is easy to ironKilt Specs:
- Individually tailored to your measurements
- Invisible stitching on the pleats (sewn inside out to hide stitches)
- .8” - 1" Pleats
- “One thread margin of error” on lining up the pleats
- Proper tapering down the fell to conform to body shape
- Ideal pleat “swing” due to yardage used
- Fully lined with cotton liner
- Internal steeking and proper construction
- Internal horsehair canvas reinforcement
- 80% Machine Sewn / 20% Hand Sewn
- 3 top grade leather straps embossed with knot work and strong cast buckles
- 2 belt loops on back
USA Kilts’ premier kilt is the best 8-yard wool kilt for your highland wear collection.
We feel the difference between an ordinary men's dress kilt and an heirloom kilt is the attention to detail. We do not make our kilts on an assembly line. Your custom-made family kilt will be sewn, start to finish, by one of our on-staff kilt makers using tried and true techniques of the Scottish wool kilt tradition. What you get is an authentic traditional tartan kilt which will provide years and years of use.
We use only worsted wool kilt fabric sourced from UK mills. You can get any Scottish clan tartan kilt you desire. Need an Irish wool kilt? We can make any Irish County or family tartan. Want a quality traditional kilt but you’re not Scottish or Irish? We provide universal, district and fashion tartans as well as the complete range of Welsh family tartans. So if you are ready for a formal kilt, USA Kilts is ready for you.
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