Where to get family tartan kilt for under $250?

**Wife2aScot** · 15th May 08, 10:29 AM

I've seen a couple websites where this is possible in 5 yards of casual 10 oz fabric, but none of them can get it to me on time. I need the kilt a month from now. Can anyone recommend a website that can make the custom kilt quickly, even if I have to pay a rush order fee? Thanks so much.

In particular, we are looking for the MacMillan Hunting Modern tartan, if that helps.

I'm new to this site and to the kilt market in general so please excuse my ignorance!

**BEEDEE** · 15th May 08, 10:43 AM

USA Kilts have a Macmillan in their semi traditional range within your price. Depending on the hip size they are $220 - $250 plus a $35 rush fee. Call Rocky at 610.935.3444

Brian

**Wife2aScot** · 15th May 08, 10:45 AM

Thanks, I saw that too. It would work, but he actually wants the hunting modern tartan which USA Kilts doesn't have available.

**Colin** · 15th May 08, 10:43 AM

I have had success with www.tartanweb.com and www.scottishkilt.net

They have some great prices on 5 yard kilt and should be able to make your deadline. Send them and email and explain the situation.

You can also try Rocky and Kelly at www.usakilts.com they may be able to get a 5 yard wool kilt done in that time

**davedove** · 15th May 08, 10:46 AM

Understand, though, that if the kiltmaker does not have that cloth on hand, they will not be able to do it, no matter how much they rush. You definitely need to call the different places and check.

**Wife2aScot** · 15th May 08, 10:47 AM

Thanks for the tips. I'll go make some calls.

**Tattoo Bradley** · 15th May 08, 10:48 AM

I'll offer some advice here.

My first kilt was a 5 yarder in lightweight wool and I bought it for my wedding. It looked fine in pictures. But, when you boil it down, the kilt is not very good at all. It's far too light, and the low yardage only increases this.

Were it me, and I were needing a GOOD kilt, in that tartan, for $250, I would contact USA Kilts. Their banner is in the top left of every page here. They don't have the hunting version of the MacMillan. BUT, they do have the MacMillan tartan. You could have one of their semi-tradtional kilts, in 11 oz. PV, for $220-250 (depening on the hip size.) They offer a rush order for an additional $35, and that gets your kilt out the door in two weeks.

In my opinion, this is your ONLY reasonable option given the budget and time frame. GOOD LUCK!

**Ancienne Alliance** · 16th May 08, 01:04 AM

Originally Posted by Tattoo Bradley

I'll offer some advice here.

My first kilt was a 5 yarder in lightweight wool and I bought it for my wedding. It looked fine in pictures. But, when you boil it down, the kilt is not very good at all. GOOD LUCK!

You boil down your kilts !

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 16th May 08, 03:58 AM

Not to throw cold water on everything, but when I first read this thread, I had to shake my head.

If you are looking for a kilt in your specific family tartan of choice;
and you want it for under $250;
and you want it in less than one month's time;
I'm afraid you will probably be dissapointed.

The only way I can see the above happening is if you get really lucky and happen to find someone on this forum, or elsewhere, that has a second-hand kilt in your tartan and size to sell. Otherwise, you will run into several difficulties.

First of all, most kilts under the $250 range will be fairly limited in what tartans are going to be available. For an example, look at Stillwater kilts. Great prices. Few tartans. People have mentioned USA Kilts, and that's a good recommendation. But again, in that price range, their tartans are limited.

Also, if you are looking to receive this in less than one month, you are also going to be limited on what is available. The only way I can see for you to guarantee delivery in that time frame is to get one of the lesser cost kilts that are available from stock from one of the suppliers mentioned in this thread. And that means (you guessed it) being very limited in your tartan choice.

To have a kilt made for you in your specific tartan of preference would require whomever makes your kilt to order the cloth from the mill, make the kilt for you, and ship it out. And unless you are very lucky, I just don't see that being done in less than 4 weeks. (It often takes me that long just to get the fabric!).

As a traditional kiltmaker who still does most everything by hand, I can tell you that by and large kiltmaking is still a specialty craft and just doesn't fit well with this modern-day "this is what I want, this is when I want it, and this is what I'm willing to pay for it" mentality.

My advise would be, if your husband has to have a kilt to wear in less than a month for a festival, go with what's available. Either buy one of the lesser expensive options already mentioned, or seek out a good second-hand kilt in his size. But be prepared to take what you can get in terms of tartan.

Then, if he enjoys wearing the kilt and thinks it is something he'd like to continue with, save up the pennies towards ordering him a bona fide made-to-measure kilt just for him, in the tartan of his preference. Trust me, it will be worth the wait.

Aye,
Matt

**sharpdressedscot** · 16th May 08, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

Not to throw cold water on everything, but when I first read this thread, I had to shake my head.

If you are looking for a kilt in your specific family tartan of choice;
and you want it for under $250;
and you want it in less than one month's time;
I'm afraid you will probably be dissapointed.

The only way I can see the above happening is if you get really lucky and happen to find someone on this forum, or elsewhere, that has a second-hand kilt in your tartan and size to sell. Otherwise, you will run into several difficulties.

First of all, most kilts under the $250 range will be fairly limited in what tartans are going to be available. For an example, look at Stillwater kilts. Great prices. Few tartans. People have mentioned USA Kilts, and that's a good recommendation. But again, in that price range, their tartans are limited.

Also, if you are looking to receive this in less than one month, you are also going to be limited on what is available. The only way I can see for you to guarantee delivery in that time frame is to get one of the lesser cost kilts that are available from stock from one of the suppliers mentioned in this thread. And that means (you guessed it) being very limited in your tartan choice.

To have a kilt made for you in your specific tartan of preference would require whomever makes your kilt to order the cloth from the mill, make the kilt for you, and ship it out. And unless you are very lucky, I just don't see that being done in less than 4 weeks. (It often takes me that long just to get the fabric!).

As a traditional kiltmaker who still does most everything by hand, I can tell you that by and large kiltmaking is still a specialty craft and just doesn't fit well with this modern-day "this is what I want, this is when I want it, and this is what I'm willing to pay for it" mentality.

My advise would be, if your husband has to have a kilt to wear in less than a month for a festival, go with what's available. Either buy one of the lesser expensive options already mentioned, or seek out a good second-hand kilt in his size. But be prepared to take what you can get in terms of tartan.

Then, if he enjoys wearing the kilt and thinks it is something he'd like to continue with, save up the pennies towards ordering him a bona fide made-to-measure kilt just for him, in the tartan of his preference. Trust me, it will be worth the wait.

Aye,
Matt

That's some really good advice, thanks for shedding the light on that.