Your J. Higgins Kilt is finely tailored from premium Scottish wool by our own kilt makers here in Kansas City since 1983. Each kilt is carefully crafted from authentic tartans imported from Scotland. Our kilt makers will tailor your kilt to have 3 buckles/straps, belt loops, and double fringe on the front apron. Each kilt is fully lined in the waist. Matching tartan flashes are also available here: https://www.jhiggins.net/flashes/
This is a custom garment that cannot be returned. Because we make these kilts to order, please know that delivery is approximately 10 to 12 weeks. This is a general estimate.
Firmly grounded in tradition, we believe our kilts are among the best kilts made in the world. Let us make yours.
MEASURING:
Use only a cloth tape measure when taking kilt measurements. Do not use rulers, or metal tape measures. However, we can copy a current total length if you have an existing kilt already. Please mention this in the comments section of your order. Check out our video and measurement guide below for helpful suggestions on how to measure for your kilt:
VIDEO CHAT:
Are you concerned about measuring yourself for a J. Higgins kilt? Then, try our Video Chat service where we web conference with you while you measure yourself for a kilt. It's free and easy! Click here for more information:
https://www.jhiggins.net/video-chat-let-us-help-you-measure-for-your-new-j-higgins-kilt/
YARDAGE:
Pricing will change depending on sizes submitted and amount of material needed for the individual. Price ranges are as follows:
7 yard kilt (Hips up to 37") $495
8 yard kilt (Hips 38 to 46") $520
9 yard kilt (Hips 47 to 55") $570
PLEATING:
There are two ways to pleat your kilt in the back. You can either pleat it to the sett so the tartan is shown front and back in the same way, or pleat it to the line so that we choose one line to emphasize which then makes the pleating pattern look completely different than the front. Some tartans don't lend themselves to pleating to the line. We show you an example of both in the photos below using the Royal Stewart tartan. If you're in doubt, we strongly suggest you pleat to the sett as pleating to the line can make a stark difference. First time kilt wearers should maybe avoid pleating to the line.
Pleating to the Sett 
Pleating to the Line 
KILT CARE:
Check out our blog about "Caring for your J. Higgins Kilt": https://www.jhiggins.net/blog/caring-for-your-j-higgins-kilt/
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The Best Kilt You Can Buy!!
I performed all of the measurements using the website guidance. Mr. Higgins asked me to double check the length as it seemed wrong to him. Darn if he wasn’t right!! My band uses JH for their kilts and I wanted the same quality for my personal kilt. I am very pleased with the quality and turn around time, considering that the material had to be sent from Scotland. I also needed to expedite my order for a gig and JH exceeded my requirements. A great kilt and awesome service.
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excellent quality and workmenship
An exact match to what we are currently wearing. Very happy with my purchase!
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semi-military Black Watch
This is my second kilt from Higgins. I had special instructions and an unusual (for a civvie kilt) pleating pattern. The kilt is perfect! Exactly as ordered and perfect fit. Thanks!
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Once again
This is my 2nd kilt from J. Higgins and as usual it is perfect in every way, perfect fit, perfectly crafted on and on and on ! Thanks again John.
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Kilt
My kilt turned out BEAUTIFUl! Fits perfectly. The quality of the woven tartan is very impressive. Could not be more pleased.
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Absolutely Wonderful
I've worn the belted plaid and owned several Pakistani knock offs and even built a couple of kilts myself but nothing compares to the true 8 yard kilt in 16 oz cloth. Quality of materials plus the high level of craftsmanship make this kilt a real family heirloom. Fit was perfect. It swings nice. Price was better than I have seen anywhere else. Materials alone would eat up over half what I paid, never mind the skill involved in building this beauty. These guys know what they're doing! Thanks and expect to receive another order in the near future.
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Don't be afraid
Last Aug. I purchased a custom made kilt in the U.K. from a well known kilt maker. I was fitted personally by the tailor. 10 weeks later I received a beautifully made kilt, except it didn't even come close to fitting properly. 3 weeks ago I ordered another kilt from J. Higgins over the internet. The next day I received a call from John to confirm all the details and specifications of my order. 16 days later I received an absolutely beautiful kilt that fit me perfectly. I will be sending my first kilt to john to have it altered. It's reassuring to know that we have such a fine kilt maker here in the U.S.
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Beautiful kilt!
My kilt is perfect!!! The care taken in getting my order just right (double checking Tartans with me since it was a confusing one and I didn't know the exact specs, making sure it matched the band i wanted it to match, verifying a measurement that didn't seem right) was absolutely amazing. It made me much more confident to spend this amount of money on a custom garment. The kilt is well made and fits perfectly.
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Great Kilt!
The kilt looks and fits great! I'm excited to wear it for bagpiping competitions!