Chapter Tartan

Chapter Tartan

Based on the Davidson tartan, originally designed by Leah Robertson of Lochcarron for Dunedin Harley-Davidson of Dunfermline, who were taken over (2003) by Eastern Western Motor Group of West Mains Road, Edinburgh.

The weave is Auld Reekie (1). The quality of the cloth is a 16/17oz pure wool worsted x 28” wide. Scottish Tartans Authority, ITI No 003905. (It looks better than the picture on their site. It has a cool Harley-looking orange stripe through the black bit).

We are organised to take deposits for material. The procedure will be to email the Assistant Director of your request. A minimum deposit of £50 or full payment is required at time of ordering.

Accessories are available from Ron & Irene - Lakota Crafts

You can match the material required from the information below. (This was a price list that I've edited to give you all an idea of what's available. More details from Stuart Caplan).

Gent’s Kilts

Gent’s 7 yard kilt, for seat measurement up to 38”
Gent’s 8 yard kilt, for seat measurement over 38" up to 45”
Gent’s 9 yard kilt, for seat measurement over 45” up to 50”

Ladies’ proper hand sewn Kilts

4 yard garment, suitable for seat (hip) measure up to 38”
5 yard garment, suitable for seat (hip) measurement over 38 to 42”
6 yard garment, suitable for seat (hip) measurement over 42 to 48” *

Ladies’ machine sewn kilted skirts

3 yard garment, suitable for seat (hip) measurement up to 38”
4 yard garment, suitable for seat (hip) measurement over 38 up to 42”
5 yard garment, suitable for seat (hip) measurement over 42 up to 46” *
6 yard garment, suitable for seat (hip) measurement over 46” to 50/52” *

Please note that for ladies’ needing larger sizes * - it is best to have the kilt skirt rather than the proper kilt. The proper kilt sits higher on the waist, is hand sewn and lined around the small of the back. The kilted skirt is machine sewn and unlined, and therefore more comfortable to sit on the body. It is better to have the Kilted Skirt if the difference between the waist and seat is more than 8”.

Ladies’ Waistcoat – made to stock sizes

These are made with a cloth back, if wanted with a lining back, same as shown for Gent’s.

Up to size 18 uses 2 yards
Size 20 to 24, uses 2 ½ yards

Gent’s Waistcoat

These are made to measure or come in Stock Sizes (cheaper). Made with a lining back.

Up to 48” chest uses 1 ½ yards
Over 48” chest uses 2 yards

Gent’s Trousers/Trews

· Up to 42” waist/Over 42” waist

The trews are worn much higher on the body than regular trousers; they are worn with braces and usually for evening dress wear with a Prince Charlie coatee & vest. The regular trousers are usually worn for normal day wear, golfing, etc.

Image of Chapter Tartan.

Note... For 'Military Pleat', the orange vertical stripe should be centre of the visible pleat.

Click here to see an illustration.

Procedure

The member will then go to Geoffrey (Tailor) Kiltmakers, 57-59 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR. Tel 0131 557 0256, open 7 days and late night Thursday, to be measured up. The kiltmaker will then email Stuart the material required and the member will pay Stuart the remainder of the material cost. When the material has been paid, he will inform Geoffrey (Tailor) to go ahead. The member will pay Geoffrey (Tailor) for the manufacture.

As Geoffrey (tailor) is now the official kiltmaker of the Chapter, we have agreed a 10% discount off all other purchases for our members on production of their C

hapter Membership Card. Shop addresses are:

57/59 High Street, Edinburgh– ask for John Webster – 0131 557 0256.
Castlehill (Top of the Royal Mile) Edinburgh, go to Highland Dress Dept., and ask for Tristan or Carmen – 0131 226 1555
Glasgow branch at 309 Sauchiehall Street – ask for Jack or Pete – 0141 331 238.

NOTE: The Dunedin Chapter Tartan is available to Chapter Members only. Membership enquiries to the Director.