Description
Homespun Great Kilt
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 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. Snags, pulls, holes, and other blemishes are common. Because it is hand-woven, these flaws are a natural part of its character. Giving this tartan its hand-made, artisanal character. Homespun is approximately a 12 oz. fabric, but it feels thicker due to its looser weave.
View our selection of Stock Homespun Tartans
Pleating instructions are included with each kilt. Traditionally, these kilts are pleated each time you wear them. We ask for size information to ensure 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 get in touch with 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-yard great kilt will have pleats 1.5 – 2 inches wide and 3-4 inches deep. A 5-yard great kilt 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-yard great 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. The measurement will change if you bend even a little while trying to do it yourself.
Note—The length measurement is only relevant if you are adding Cheater Pleats™, but the form above asks for it regardless, so you might as well do it right!
Custom Made – Please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.
Killian (verified owner) –
I got the Jamie Fraser great kilt.
I am 5’0″ with a 26″ waist. I got the 55/45 (poly-wool) kilt as the climate I live in (Florida) doesn’t get very cold and so wearing this kilt in the “winter months” keeps me plenty warm. The material is very nice and good quality, it holds up to my abuse. I will definitely be buying more kilts!
T. Mainland (verified owner) –
It fits, it looks good and is sturdy. Cannot tell that it is a wool poly blend at all.
Micheál McEvoy (verified owner) –
I am very happy with the Feileadh Mòr that I purchased. The Outlander tartan is a good subdued plaid. Just what I was looking for.
Since I chose no cheater pleats, it is taking a bit of pleating, putting it on, taking it off, repleat, try again. Wonderful kilt.
Slán agus beannacht
Ryan (verified owner) –
I love this product! I purchased it in my clans tartan (Sinclair) and it it absolutely beautiful. It feels very durable and easy to take care of and is plenty long to pleat properly. The only complaint I have is between my height and gut size it doesn’t reach over my shoulder very well, but that’s just a problem with me being 6′ tall and having a long midsection. Otherwise it’s fantastic.
Cole (verified owner) –
Awesome, absolutely perfect 👌
Jason –
Tis a thing of beauty. The tartan looks amazing and the material looks as authentic as can be, I feel like I would be right at home in the highlands of old. I canna think of bad thing to say about it. It came much faster than I expected as well.
gprez –
Order met all expectations and delivery was much faster than expected. I will definitely use Celtic Croft for future orders. Thank y’all very much.
Chris S –
The great kilt is excellent. I have some learning to do on how to wear it properly. Cheater pleats were a good addition. Love the fabric and the pattern. Service was excellent.
Joel Steward –
Excellent! I’ve finally gotten the “hang” of it; putting the great kilt on and tucking and buckling it all just the way I want it. Looks great!!
lowell –
everything i expected and more—– well done to all concerned
Gary –
Great material, tartan is exactly as I expected, I will be proud to wear the colours of the Clan MacNeill to the next Cetic Festival, and Renn Fest!
Ryan –
The great kilt looks wonderful. The homespun fabric is comfortable and the price is unbeatable. The shipping was fast and the service is great.
Jane –
Very pleased with this kilt! Nice quality and most inexpensive we found. The instructions for putting it on were very helpful.
Kathleen Hackett –
Really lovely fabric. Very glad I had it pleated.
George B –
great material had to look up on you tube on how to fold it but worked great and wore to a re enactment the next weekend
Thomas –
THe Celtic Croft is AMAZING!! The prices are very reasonable, service is fast, and the quality is astounding. I have several things from the ‘Croft, and they have always been very reliable. I will be returning here for all of my celtic things.
Lynn H –
The great kilt was everything I hoped it would be, the fit is excellent can’t wait to wear it to an event.
Amanda Rott –
This plaid is a really nice quality and has a great rustic look for historical authenticity. Overall I’m really pleased with it!