Where to order from...

**IsaacM** · 22nd August 09, 07:32 PM

Well, the time has come to order my very own kilt. There are a few in the closet, but having recently discovered my heritage coming from Clan Campbell, I want to order a kilt in that tartan.

So, what I am looking for is a great kilt in Ancient Campbell Tartan, I will simply be buying 54" cloth with a bare minimum of 3 yards, but I would prefer 4 yards so I can have more pleats. I know I shouldn't really skimp for a good kilt, but I really want to keep the cost under $100.

Thanks

**ziggy** · 22nd August 09, 08:09 PM

So are you just looking for the wool, or a kiltmaker too?

**piperdbh** · 22nd August 09, 09:05 PM

You're going to have a hard time finding that much yardage for $100. I hope it works for you, though.

**Zardoz** · 22nd August 09, 09:11 PM

Celtic Croft has that tartan in their 'homespun' wool line, that's a good choice for greatkilts, $30 per yard 54" wide.
http://www.kilts-n-stuff.com/Tartan/...un_tartan.html

You could get into a Casual from USA Kilts for around that kind of money.
http://www.usakilts.com/store/cas_kiltpage.php

**Phogfan86** · 22nd August 09, 10:12 PM

I think you're going to have a very difficult time making a kilt from anything less than four yards, and that will probably be a box pleat, which is perfectly fine. If you want a lot of pleats, you're going to have a hard time getting them with four yards of fabric.

I'd encourage you to look at USA Kilts, as Zardoz suggests. And it's in polyviscose -- washable, comfortable and convenient as all get-out.

**ziggy** · 23rd August 09, 06:06 AM

It does seem like an ambitious mission but with the right compromises, do-able it seems.

Encouraging.

**Santa Wally** · 23rd August 09, 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by Zardoz

Celtic Croft has that tartan in their 'homespun' wool line, that's a good choice for greatkilts, $30 per yard 54" wide.
http://www.kilts-n-stuff.com/Tartan/...un_tartan.html

You could get into a Casual from USA Kilts for around that kind of money.
http://www.usakilts.com/store/cas_kiltpage.php

Zardoz beat me to it. Check out his recommended links.

**Tartan Hiker** · 23rd August 09, 08:34 PM

I'm pretty sure that since your heart is set on Campbell Ancient, the homespun Zardoz linked you to is your best bet. You'll not find that tartan any cheaper anywhere that I know of.

If you aren't in a hurry you can haunt ebay. There are some tartan sellers there that offer fabric for pretty good deals, though I don't remember the last time I saw Campbell Ancient.

**SteveB** · 23rd August 09, 10:38 PM

You do not want to skimp on the yardage for a great kilt. I have a 44 hip and need five yards of tartan for my great kilt to fit properly and look good.

Five yards around a 44 hip and a 35 waist.

**lethearen** · 24th August 09, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by Phogfan86

I think you're going to have a very difficult time making a kilt from anything less than four yards, and that will probably be a box pleat, which is perfectly fine. If you want a lot of pleats, you're going to have a hard time getting them with four yards of fabric.

I think he has double-width fabric in mind... in which case wouldn't four yards of it (equivalent to eight yards single) be plenty? Even three yards (six in single) should be ample, methinks.