The Kilt Store/Inventory

The Kilt Store Catalogue
Abbreviation:	TKS
Group Numbers:	See staff list
Leadership:	Kilt Store Owner(in our hearts)
Goals:	Kilt Them All!
Recruitment Policy:	All Kilted Heroes Welcome
Contact:	Nichols Information Center

CATALOGUE

Full range of men's and woman's attire.

The Kilt Store selling & Hiring Scottish manufactured Highland wear since 2007. We offer a traditional range of Prince Charlie jackets, modern kilt jackets & a Scottish made range of Hand made kilts Proud to support the Highland industries in Scotland, since our start up in 2007 we have remained true to the original ethos of buying local & still purchase jackets & trousers from local firms local cloth manufacturers just outside South Blythville & superb local kilt makers hand making our kilts for sale & a top class state of the art kilt manufacturing unit in Malton supplying some of our hire kilts. Sporrans & sporran chains from Stanbury Village Our aim is to have 100% customer satisfaction & great customer service in a busy, modern environment, A family firm with family values with great staff some that have been with us since school & have built up many years of quality sales & Highland wear experience. So whether you are looking to buy a Glencairn whisky glass or a made to measure kilt, they have the skill set and years of knowledge to be help to guide you either through the hire or purchasing process. See how to tie kilt shoe laces the kilt store way Our reputation for keen pricing, quality stock with a commitment to excellent customer service sets us apart from the competition. The Kilt Store Owner and all the team at the kilt store

Wearing your Kilt How do I wear kilt hose (socks)? Put the socks on & pull up your leg to roughly one finger's width below your knee. Keep the lines straight & the socks wrinkle-free!

How do I wear Garter Flashes? These are usually clip on, and are elasticated to offer some adjustment. Attach round your leg, just below your knee, with the coloured flash to the outside of each leg. Now fold the patterned top of the sock over the garters, leaving around 2” of the flash showing. Where do I put the Sgian Dubh? Gaelic for black knife. This is placed inside the sock on the outside of your leg, usually on the side of the hand that you write with, or are quickest with! Around 2” should be left showing over the top of the sock. If you are wearing a real sgian dubh, take care when you take out to show people, as the sheath will stay in your sock & you will be left with an exposed blade.

How do I tie Ghilie Brogues? These are similar to normal dress brogues, but have no tongue. To tie them: 1. Put on the shoe, tighten, and tie a single knot as you normally would. 2. Keeping this knot tight, run your hands up the lace towards the tassels, keeping the laces taut. 3. Swap hands 6 times, to create a twist in the lace. Pull the laces apart to tighten this to the bottom of the lace, until it is around 2” long. 4. Lay this against your leg and bring the laces around your ankle, just above the ankle bone. Swap hands once at the back and bring the laces back around to the front of your leg. 5. Angle the laces slightly to tie a knot about 1.5” above the twist, and tie a bow as normal. A double knot will help ensure they stay tied during even the most vigorous highland dancing!

How do I tie my tie? Start with the left end 1 ½" (4 cm) longer than the right end. Slip the short end under the long end. Hint: The extra length (such as 1 ½") depends on the width of the narrow part of the tie, the thickness of the cloth, and whether you want a symmetrical tie. Some people prefer lopsided or tilted ties. Choose how long you want the tie to be. The button is a reference point. Finish crossing the long end over the short end. Slip the long end under the short end, while holding the tie at the button to keep it loose. Zig-zag the end on your chest. One fold is in the wide part of the tie. Zig-zag in progress. Fold the long flap over the front of the tie. Pinch the front of the tie in half. This will let you find a side-to-side hole through the tie, which is hidden behind the front of the tie.

How do I tie my bow tie? Pinch the right side of the wide part of the tie, while swinging the long flap to the right. Push the pinched corner through the hidden hole. Flatten the right half of the front. Slip a finger into the left bow. Even up the 3 layers of the right half, while pulling the left bow through the hole. Grip all 3 layers on the right, and pull the left bow through the hole. Flatten the left half of the front. Straighten the tie. Hint: Some people prefer lopsided or tilted ties. Tuck the shirt points between the tie's thin strip and the bow tie. Done! To untie, pull the single ends.

How do I tie my cravat? A cravat isn't as bad as it looks, if you know how to do a tie, then that's how to tie it. Keep the knot looking fairly loose & chunky.

How do I wear my kilt? Usually cut from 8 yards of fabric,with around 29 pleats which go the rear. This is normally worn around 1” above your belly button & should be firm but not too tight. Start off with the pleats to the back and bring the right-hand panel with the single strap around to the left & feed the strap through the pre-made hole in the kilt & then through into the buckle. Pull this tight & count how many holes used. Now take the left-hand panel & pull across to the right, the top leather strap should go on the same number of hole as the first strap. This helps keep the kilt balanced. If your kilt benefits from a seat strap, fasten this as well, but not tight. This only helps to keep the kilt closed. You know when you have the kilt on correctly when you have the kilt 2.5 cm above your navel & when you look in a mirror & see the bottom half of your knee cap. Now you have to centre the kilt, look for the symmetrical sides of the pattern within the pattern & use that to centre. If this isn't apparent, take the leading front & right edge of the front panel, fold in half & that's your centre.

Where do I put my kilt pin? The kilt pin is only there for decoration & to add a little weight to the corner of the kilt. The pin should only be put through the front panel of the kilt, usually about 4” up & 2” in from the fringed edge.

How do I wear my waistcoat? Put this on & fasten all of the buttons. There is an adjuster at the back to tighten the waist if required.

How do I wear my sporran? This is your man-bag to store all your essential day & night out tools, & should be placed to the front of the kilt, with the straps & chains through the belt loops at the rear of the kilt & fastened like a watch strap. This should centre to the pattern of the kilt & when you put your waistcoat on the top of the sporran should be just below the bottom of the waistcoat.

How do I wear my belt? This is not a normal addition to the Prince Charlie kilt outfit. But if you intend to take the jacket & waistcoat off it completes the look & finishes the top of the kilt off. This fits through the belt loops at the rear of the kilt & fastens at the front of the kilt. It is normally worn at the top of the kilt & again centres up to the sporran & the pattern of the kilt. Ensure that there is at least 2.5 cm gap between the top of the sporran & the buckle to prevent damage to either. Jacket Put the jacket on as normal. This style does not fasten does, but should feel comfy & have the correct sleeve length for you.

How do I wear my Plaid & brooch? This is for decoration & is normally worn over the left shoulder. Fold the plaid from corner to corner & pull through the epaulette on the shoulder of the jacket & pull down so that it reaches the bottom button on the front of the jacket. The rest of the plaid will then drape at the rear of the jacket Brooch This is pushed gently through the jacket & plaid. It usually helps to twist through the cloth as pushing could damage both parts.