Hello from Switzerland

**Finngarh** · 12th June 18, 03:54 AM

Hello dear forum,

I am a costume maker from Switzerland.

Last year I made a tour in Scotland and ended up buying some tartan fabric to make myself a kilt. Because why not (and because it's pretty cool).

It's only last week that I finally took out the fabric off the shelf and started working on it and soon my tartan caused me some problems with the pleating... ^^
So did some research and found this forum. I'll go and read some and if I can't find my graal I guess I'll come back again to find a good soul willing to help

Cheers,

Finngarh

**Father Bill** · 12th June 18, 04:20 AM

Welcome to the “Great Rabbled”!

You’re planning one of the world’s most complex garments. Get a copy of The Art of Kiltmaking by Barb Tewkesbury, a member and advertiser here. It will save you a LOT of grief!

**gealach** · 12th June 18, 04:25 AM

Hi there fellow Schwiizer.

You'll probably soon find out that the number one single resource on kiltmaking is our own Barbara Tewksbury's "The Art of Kiltmaking". (http://www.celticdragonpress.com/)

Good luck with your kilt!

**Tomak** · 12th June 18, 06:39 AM

Hello and welcome from Southern California.

**Kiltedjohn** · 12th June 18, 12:42 PM

Welcome from a Scotsman living in the English midlands. Good luck with the kilt-making. Hope it's worth the effort!

**Tarheel** · 12th June 18, 05:31 PM

Well met and welcome Finngarh. I'm sure the other costume makers among this crowd will be happy to give you tips on the construction of their own kilts. I wish you good luck and hope you will keep this group updated with your progress. Glad to have you with us.