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2007 Kates Original Tweed Kilts
All Kates Originals kilts are made totally by hand, using the finest Scottish
materials including organic canvasses and linings, red deer hide buckles
and straps, 100% wool tweeds and tartans. The kilt here is for a child age
7/8 however the basic construction is the same for an adult. After receiving
your measurements and choice of fabric your kilt is carefully measured out.
As most tartan fabrics come in double width a join in the fabric is made
and hidden in the pleats.
Harris Tweed usually comes in single width and therefore is sewn in a single
length. Once this is completed the final marking out is done. Now the most
time consuming part begins, the sewing of the pleats.
Depending on the size of the person wearing the kilt or personal preference,
the number of pleats can differ from around ten to thirty. With tartan this
can be to the sett or the stripe. All Kates Original kilts are lifted, in
other words the pleats are back stitched just below the seatline to give a
more sturdy well formed kilt, although more time consuming an essential part
of a quality kilt. The pleats are then cut out to reduce bulk. Basting the
pleats keeps them in place ready for pressing.
Organic
canvasses are firmly attached before buckles and straps which are made from
the finest red deer hide, doubled for extra strength and embossed with the
Kates Original logo.
All buckles are solid brass, but can also be nickel plated solid brass as
shown.The kilt we are following is a child's and is fitted with standard cowhide
straps and buckles. The outer apron is dimpled and finishes as well as the
inner apron, leaving room for future adjustments if needed. Two hangers are
fitted so that the kilt can be hung when complete. The waist band is attached
making sure it matches the weave on the front apron.
The lining can now be fitted after opening the vent and bar tacking it for
strength. The kilt is now ready for final pressing before it is folded and
hung up ready for postage or collection .
1.
Fold the kilt in half.
Place your cursor over each of the sections below to find out how to fold
and hang your kilt:
3.
Then fold the final third.
2.
Fold a third over.
4.
Put the straps through the buckles in reverse and hang by the hanging straps.
