Description
Our Homespun tartan is made from a 55/45 blend of polyester and wool. Homespun tartan is woven 52″-54″ wide. It is woven by hand on old-world looms, and looks very authentic to what would have been woven historically. The yarn is worsted, but not spun as tightly as modern machine-made tartan. The cloth is also not as tightly woven. Homespun tartan will pleat by hand easily, but will not develop a sharp edge. Small snags, pulls, holes and other assorted blemishes are common. Because it is hand woven, these flaws are a natural part of it’s character. Homespun is approximately a 9/10oz. fabric, but feels thicker due to it’s looser weave.
Pleating instructions are included with each kilt. Traditionally these kilts are pleated each time you wear them. We ask for size information to be sure that your kilt will fit you correctly, but we do not pleat the kilt for you unless you also select Cheater Pleats™ as an additional option.
Sizing:
A 4 yard kilt will fit up to about a 34 inch waist, a 5 yard kilt will fit up to about a 44 inch waist, and a 6 yard kilt will fit up to about a 50 inch waist. If you are larger than this please contact us for pricing on larger kilts. Also, If your waist size is close to one of these limits, consider the next size larger if you want deeper pleats or pleats closer together. For example:
If you have a 34 inch waist, a 4 yd greatkilt will have pleats 1.5 – 2 inches wide and 3-4 inches deep. A 5 yd greatkilt will have pleats approximately 1 inch wide and 3-4 inches deep or 1.5 – 2 inches wide and 6-8 inches deep. In this example a 6 yd greatkilt would be overkill with a 34 inch waist, but it would have pleats about 1 inch wide and 6-8 inches deep.
4 yds (fits up to a 34in waist)
5 yds (fits up to a 44in waist)
6 yds (fits up to a 52in waist)
How to measure for your Greatkilt:
1) Measure the waist size at your actual waist, where you usually wear your pants.
2) Measure from your waist to about the middle of the knee.
Have someone help you. If you bend even a little while trying to do it yourself, the measurement will change.
Note — The length measurement is really only relevant if you are adding Cheater Pleats™, but the form above asks for it regardless, so you might as well do it right!
Blake (verified owner) –
I am very pleased with the Fraser Tartan and the quality of the material! Looking forward to get my share in on wearing the kilt at games/ festivals etc.
Magnus (verified owner) –
Love it I wear it as often as I can. From Jönköping Sweden
Owen (verified owner) –
The instructions came for a typical great kilt, but the product I received was different. I’m not sure if that was because of the selections I made (see order details below), but it took a hot minute to figure out how to put it on and how it can be worn. I was disappointed to learn that the hooded method can’t be done with my kilt, AFAIK. Regardless, I’m ultimately very happy with the product. Fits and looks great. It’s comfortable, and will be a fun addition. There was an issue where the brooch I purchased wasn’t included in the initial packaging (though the label said it was). K&S quickly rectified the situation after I texted their contact number. They never responded to my text, but I got a shipping notification within a day or two.
Order details:
Product Quantity Price
Wrought Iron Penannular Brooch 1 $30.00
Outlander Tartan Great Kilt – Homespun Wool Blend
OUTLANDER Tartans:
OUTLANDER
Great Kilt Size:
5 Yard Great Kilt
Waist Size (Inches):
34W
Length (inches):
19L
Height:
5ft 9in
Cheater Pleats:
Pleat to Sett
Iron Pleats:
Crisply ironed
Straps and Buckles:
Add Straps and Buckles