St Kilda Australia kilts (formally all things tartan)

**rtc872** · 29th June 10, 01:29 AM

Has anyone bought a kilt from this mob? My band had kilts made up by them and I am thinking if having a kilt made by them.

I am just wanting any advice if any or to know if they are well made kilts.

Thanks

RTBC

**RockyR** · 29th June 10, 03:52 AM

Since they're a St. Kilda franchise, I ASSUME (which may not be 100% true) that they get all their kilts, or at least a majority of them, from Gaelic Themes, aka Tartanweb (the owners of St. Kilda brand). Many members have gotten kilts from them and were pleased.

**rtc872** · 29th June 10, 04:32 AM

They are supposedly made by hand by them there in Australia. I would assume so. At the very least I would hope so.

**RockyR** · 29th June 10, 05:17 AM

I'd ask them directly. Ask if they make their kilts on premesis or if they use a kiltmaker in Scotland. Either way, I'm sure Doug will take care of you.

**Danwell** · 29th June 10, 05:38 AM

I've been to the store here in Ipswich, and they most certainly make kilts in their store......you can stand and watch them working, sewing and pleating if you like.

I'm not sure who makes the kilts sold from St Kilda in the UK.

**rtc872** · 29th June 10, 05:53 AM

that is good to know thanks.

Would you say they are of the quality of the big names on this board. Say, lady chrystel for example?

Thanks for the quick and great replies

**Downunder Kilt** · 29th June 10, 04:01 PM

I have had a tank made by karen, the kiltmaker. In my opinion she did a great job. The stitching in immaculate. I had the pleasure of meeting her and Doug at the Geelong Highland games this year and karen immediately recognised her work. Price was reasonable as they had to get the tartan woven. They are attentive to detail and are always willing to talk over the job and make suggestions. I would recommend giving them a go. And they send you all the offcuts.

**rtc872** · 29th June 10, 04:35 PM

the off cuts would come in handy. Thank you so much for everybody's imput. It makes sense to get a kilt made by them, I just needed that little push.

I will post pictures when I get it.

Just a quick question. I am paranoid about getting the length right on my knee. I want it to fall mid knee to maybe a little higher. Any advice on measuring?

Thanks once again

**Mike_Oettle** · 2nd July 10, 11:30 AM

RTC wrote: “I am paranoid about getting the length right on my knee. I want it to fall mid knee to maybe a little higher. Any advice on measuring?”

Lately I have seen a lot of posts telling folk to wear their kilts on or below the knee. My recollection from having read several books on traditional kilts and tartans is that the bottom end should be higher than the knee.
The reason given was that when the kilt is wet (if it is knee length), the back of it will saw at the back of the knee. There is mention of soldiers parading before Queen Victoria who actually had blood running down their legs because of this.
Partly this was because of the hard kilt material, but the length was an additional factor.
The concept of the kilt hanging to the knee was introduced because Victoria wanted to see as little of the soldiers’ thighs as possible. But there is good evidence that before her reign, the standard length was three inches above the knee.
I would be interested to see what other members have to say on this matter.
Regards,
Mike

**Jordan** · 2nd July 10, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by rtc872

Just a quick question. I am paranoid about getting the length right on my knee. I want it to fall mid knee to maybe a little higher. Any advice on measuring?

Thanks once again

Most people Would say either the top, middle or bottom of the knee.
I personaly prefer the middle/bottom of my knee for my kilts but alot of it is your own personal preference but you dont want it to far in either extreme or it will look silly.

just my opinion there are other older and wiser people on here to comment too.

Jordan