Super Machine Finish:

This kilt is 60% handmade and machined internally and is reinforced around the buckles, straps and belt loops. Finally all checked and hand finished and super pressed to keep the pleats nice and sharp, this is the kilt finish we use for all pipe bands and for the Royal Regiment of Scotland and all MOD. The kilt is cut for growth, adjustable 11/2 inches up and down(e.g. if you measure 33”, the kilt will go down to 311/2 – 341/2), it can be altered over the years a few inches by unstitching buckles and straps & repositioning them.

Super Hand Finish:

This kilt is 100% traditionally hand cut and made by kiltmakers who are passionate about their work and have over 25 years of experience, they take about a day and a half to two days to make a kilt, with about 7000 hand stitches per kilt. At the back of the top of the kilt you will see tight stitch work. The stitching of the buckles and straps are all reinforced for extra strength. These kiltmakers are a lot older with over 20 or 25 years of experience in the art of kiltmaking. The kilt is cut for growth, adjustable 11/2 inches up and down(e.g. if you measure 33”, the kilt will go down to 311/2 – 341/2 , it can be altered over the years a few inches by unstitching buckles and straps & repositioning them. This kilt can also be stripped down and remade entirely.

All kilts are made normal sett, this is where the pleats are set to repeat the tartan ( front and back of the kilt is the same, this is the most common option and about 80% of people will go for this).

Or we can make it regimental sett, which is where a predominant centre line in the tartan is repeated on every pleat on the back of the kilt. Please add in the comments section if you would prefer to go with this sett and which line to set it to. 

We can also do a box pleat at £200 extra 

We are a 4th Generation, family run business and we’ve been around since 1909 and have over 100 years of experience in the field of Kilt making. We export kilts worldwide and around half the outfits we make are shipped overseas. You can call any time & we are happy to help you.

At Houston Kiltmakers we aim to make the best kilts for our customers and provide the best accessories that would hopefully last you a lifetime.  

All our Kilts are Made in Scotland. Our Kilts can be cut for growth so through time if you lose or gain weight your Kilt can be altered accordingly. We are experts and will check orders thoroughly & make sure in proportion and will look good.

Ewan or Ken will check over your order to make sure everything is correct and in proportion. They will also advise you if you have any questions. 

Outfits will take 8-12 weeks to make as long as cloth and products are in stock.

It is best to place your order 6 months to 1 year ahead. Though if you are needing it faster you can contact us before you place your order. Once you have received your outfit, if something does not fit you can contact us and we can change over sizes.

We can express make if you need and cloth is in stock,  

Express machine is +£100, about 2-3 weeks delivery  

Express Handmade is +£150 3-4 weeks 

Please don’t hesitate to contact if you are unsure about any sizing information. Also please see you guide on how to measure below or email us and we can send you videos on how to do so. 

Ewans Top Tips:

Kilts are easy to adjust and all stock items can be swapped or returned/exchanged.

We will make sure jacket and kilt length are in proportion to your height.

Measure 3 times.

If unsure on sizing, take photos of yourself front, back and side and let us know what you weigh so we can get an idea of shape and posture and we can see if your sizing is accurate.

Once order is placed you can email if you want us to hold production until you are happy with size closer to the function date.  

Self-measuring form:

http://www.kiltmakers.com/pub/media/brochures/pdf/fullbrochure/Houston_Buy_Self_Measurement_guide.pdf

Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLNvce862UI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbzwsGFqSME

Tips on wearing:

http://www.kiltmakers.com/media/brochures/pdf/2023/Top_Tips_for_wearing.pdf