Measure the length 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: We ask for length information to be sure that your kilt is cut and fringed at the correct length, but we do not pleat the kilt for you unless you also select Cheater Pleats™ as an additional option.

Measure the waist size at your actual waist, where you usually wear your pants.

Note: 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.

Pleat to sett – each pleat is positioned so that the pattern (sett) appears to continue through the pleated portion of the earasaid.
Pleat to stripe – we choose a prominent stripe in the pattern and center the stripe down the middle of each pleat. For kilts, this is a traditional military style. For an earasaid, it is a personal style preference, and can look very nice. Some tartans just don't look good pleated to stripe however. If you choose this option we will let you know if it can't (or shouldn't) be done.
Box pleats – another traditional military style. Every other pleat is reversed. This creates pleats twice as wide (3-4 inches wide depending on the sett width of the tartan you choose) with tartan folded under both edges of the pleat. Box pleating uses less tartan, so you can get by with a 2.5 or 3 yard earasaid for any waist size.

Do Not Iron - Will give the appearance of a kilt just pleated, this is perfect for renaissance type festivals.

Lightly Iron - Will help shape the pleats but still look rustic.

Crisply Iron - Will defined the pleats and help with “the swoosh effect” of the kilt. It’s great for dancers and formal events.

ANCIENT KILTS - For an additional $15, we will stitch a leather strap and buckle inside the kilt to assist in putting your kilt on and keeping it on. It will be hidden out of sight, but allows you to tighten up the inside apron so you are not as dependent on the belt to hold things together. Not at all necessary, but nice for even more convenience.

PHILLABEG - For an additional $25, we will stitch leather straps and buckles inside and out. The straps will be hidden out of sight, but they allow you wear your kilt without the need for a belt. This option is not necessary, but very convenient!

GREATKILTS - Sorry, we can't add straps and buckles to a greatkilt. (We've tried, and the kilt just kinda bunches up funny when you try to wear it. It apparantly needs more freedom of movement when you belt it on.)