Hello from Texas, US

**Taylea_Chisum** · 8th April 10, 09:10 AM

Hello all!

My name is Taylea Chisum, from Dallas, Texas. I'm 24 years old, and married into the most wonderful Scot family a year ago this 24th.

I am making a kilt for my dear Scot Hubby. He has always wanted a really nice one, and the...thing...that his mother made is more like a pleated ladies skirt, than what we know as a true kilt...

Well I told him I would take on this monstrous task, and sew it myself. By hand. *whew*

I'm buying the supplies on the 16th and I'm very excited (and nervous!) to get started!

I'm doing a traditional Knife pleat...So I'm hoping it will be easier than the double box pleat I had intended to start with.

Thanks for the warm welcome!!

**McMathTX** · 8th April 10, 09:54 AM

Welcome from Fort Worth!
Dean

**D.A. Guertin** · 8th April 10, 09:55 AM

Welcome from Houston. You'll find all the resources you need right here on the forum, including a dedicated forum for those looking to learn some tips and tricks when it comes to kilt making. Pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and

**lethearen** · 8th April 10, 09:57 AM

Howdy, Taylea, from Dallas! If you don't already have it, Barb's book The Art of Kiltmaking is purportedly the best guide out there. Good luck and be sure to send us lots of pics of the progress

**McClef** · 8th April 10, 10:02 AM

from South Wales UK!

**Taylea_Chisum** · 8th April 10, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by lethearen

Howdy, Taylea, from Dallas! If you don't already have it, Barb's book The Art of Kiltmaking is purportedly the best guide out there. Good luck and be sure to send us lots of pics of the progress

I've looked at as many excerpts from her book as are available online, and I'm hoping to order it soon.

I dont have the money to spare yet, but I will get it asap.

Hopefully I will find kilt-making to be as enjoyable as looking at them!!

**Cynthia** · 8th April 10, 10:04 AM

Hello and welcome from a fellow Texan!

I also 2nd Barb's book... my hubby bought it for me since I'd been wanting it for a long time. I'm hoping to eventually make him a few kilts using it when I get a chance (won't be for a little while, still).

Good luck and best wishes!