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") $570
8 yard kilt (Hips 38 to 46") $595
9 yard kilt (Hips 47 to 55") $665
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/