These photos show samples of each style of kilt that I make:
8 yard Knife Pleated kilt: Traditional high-yardage kilt with excellent swing of pleats. Classic style. Usually about 23-30 pleats.
Pleated to the sett (red kilt) Pleated to the stripe (blue kilt)
Pleated to the sett (red kilt) Pleated to the stripe (blue kilt)
5-6 yard Knife Pleated kilt: Very similar to the 8 yard kilt, but lighter to wear. Pleats are wider and somewhat fewer.
Can be used for both casual and formal occasions.
Can be used for both casual and formal occasions.
4 yard Box Pleated kilt: This historic kilt style appeared before the knife pleated kilt. Light to wear, even though heavy weight tartan
often is used. Pleats are about 2.5" - 3" wide. Usually pleated to the stripe or to alternating stripes.
often is used. Pleats are about 2.5" - 3" wide. Usually pleated to the stripe or to alternating stripes.
Military Box Pleated kilt: Pleats appear to be narrow knife pleats, but are actually folded back upon themselves. This style is unusual
and the making is rather complex.
and the making is rather complex.
Great Kilt: Historically it was a large piece of woolen cloth that a man wrapped and folded around himself by day and could use as
a blanket at night. For ease of wearing, I stitch the pleats at the waist and attach belt loops and ties.
a blanket at night. For ease of wearing, I stitch the pleats at the waist and attach belt loops and ties.
Highland Dancer kilt: These kilts are made for maximum swing of the pleats and mostly use Dress tartans which include white with the
colors. I make them with a hem and will make the rise as you specify.
Aboyne Skirts: I make Aboyne/Arisaid skirts and matching plaids for dancers, too.
colors. I make them with a hem and will make the rise as you specify.
Aboyne Skirts: I make Aboyne/Arisaid skirts and matching plaids for dancers, too.
Ladies kilt-skirt: I make these with more yardage and with much deeper pleats than commercially made machine sewn kilted skirts.
That makes for a much nicer swing and flow of the pleats. Usually unlined, but can be lined if desired.
That makes for a much nicer swing and flow of the pleats. Usually unlined, but can be lined if desired.
Mini-kilt: A fun and youthful style. Pleats stitched at the hip and fastened with a leather strap.
Youth Proper Kilt: This kilt is tailored and constructed the same as for a man's proper kilt. A hem and extra pleat allow room for growth.
Pleated to the sett or stripe.
Pleated to the sett or stripe.
Child kilt: Pleats are stitched from waist to hip. Pleated to sett or stripe. A hem and extra pleat give room for growth.
Kiltie: Low yardage, simply made. Hem gives room for growth.
Photo shows kilties for the kids to match dad's kilt
Photo shows kilties for the kids to match dad's kilt
Baby kilt: Made from light weight tartan, this tiny kilt fastens with velcro.