How many pleats should a kilt have?

The number of pleats is an important aspect with the average man requiring between 25 - 34 pleats. It should be noted that fewer would produce pleats, which will look "too wide" and any more than 34 give the appearance of the pleats being too narrow.

How many pleats are in a great kilt?

4 Pleat the fabric so there are three sections, 1/2 hip of pleats, with 1/2 hip of apron on each side.

What's the difference between a 5 yard and 8 yard kilt?

How do they look different? The extra material in an 8 yard kilt allows for deeper, crisper, and cleaner pleats that lay much flatter than a 5 yard kilt. An 8 yard kilt will also have a better swing or swish when walking. You can also choose to have your 8 yard kilt pleated to sett or pleated to stripe.

What length should a kilt be worn?

However, standard kilts should always be worn to the middle of the knee cap, while military kilts are worn a little shorter to the top of the knee cap. When measuring the kilt length, the wearer should kneel and have someone take a measurement from where the top of the kilt will sit, down to the floor.

What is a 7 yard kilt?

The MacGregor and MacDuff 7-yard kilt is handcrafted for you in Scotland. A traditional kilt is 8 yards, so this 7-yard kilt is a slightly lighter alternative. This could be an ideal option if you are looking for a casual kilt. All of our kilts are made-to-measure from 100% worsted wool.

How Do You Pleat a Kilt?

What is a Great Kilt?

A Great Kilt (or Feileadh Mòr as it's known in Gaelic) is a long piece of cloth which is hand pleated and wrapped around the user. We provide them ion both 11oz, 13oz and 16oz tartan cloth directly from the Scottish mill of your choice.

What is a 5 yard kilt?

The MacGregor and MacDuff 5 yard kilt is a lightweight alternative to traditional 8-yard kilts. A 5-yard kilt is a popular choice for people who are traveling to warmer climates or who are simply looking for a lighter kilt option.

How do you know if a kilt is real?

The heavier the weight the more authentic the tartan will look. A medium weight will give you an authentic look without a kilt that's too heavy for you. Medium weight is woven in 100% premium wool tartan in Scotland, and is available in the great kilt, ancient kilt, phillabeg, 5 yard kilt, and the 9 yard kilt.

How many yards is a traditional kilt?

A modern kilt for a typical adult uses about 6–8 yards of single-width (about 26–30 inches) or about 3–4 yards of double-width (about 54–60 inches) tartan fabric. Double-width fabric is woven so that the pattern exactly matches on the selvage.

Do all kilts have pleats?

CASUAL KILT

Knife pleated and made just as our standard kilts, these kilts contain about half the yardage and so will have fewer pleats. These kilts are machine sewn in Scotland, from 100% worsted wool kilting cloth in medium and heavy weights. Don't be fooled -- these are not cheap "knockaround" kilts.

What size is a Great Kilt?

The Breacan-an-feileadh or Great Kilt (belted plaid) as it is more widely known, is simply a length of light or medium weight tartan fabric, normally measuring between 7 to 9 yards.

Did Irish ever wear kilts?

The kilt most traditionally associated with Ireland is known as the Saffron Kilt. These were the first kind worn by the Irish military and are still the most widely worn today.

Did Vikings wear kilts?

Trousers ,yes, but there also was this form of legwear that resembled hose and tied up onto a belt that was then covered by a tunic. But why has the cloak then only in scotland managed to transform into a great kilt when the vikings manged to travel to some far off lands.

What did the Scottish wear before kilts?

These tunics were called leine croich, and the wearer typically wore a belt with them. A close-fitting leather jacket, called a jerkin, was a frequent accessory to the yellow tunic.

What is the average weight of a kilt?

Medium weight cloth is 12 or 13 oz. And heavy kilt weight is considered to be 15 or 16 oz per yard. There are other weight ranges beyond this. Many tartan accessories such as ties and scarves are often made in an 8 or 9 oz fabric, considered a “spring weight” and much too light for kilts.

How long does it take to make a kilt?

How long does it take to make a kilt? A single kilt takes a fully-trained GNK kiltmaker between 2 to 3 full days to make.

Can you wear a kilt on your hips?

The 21st Century Kilts fit is different

This is so, when the kilt is worn loose and off the hip, it does not become too long. Most 21st Century Kilt wearers, wear the kilt slightly off the hip, even for formal. The SEAT measurement should be taken around the widest part of your hips (bum).