I have to say that my wife has given me the best Christmas present I can think of. A fresh copy of the Art of Kiltmaking.

Having the book less than 1 day has already yeilded me so much more knowledge about pleating. Most other internet instructions had me pleating a 2" pleat that would use 6" of material. I am very excited to try using deeper pleats on my contemporary kilts.

I am a little hesitant to start with a tartan anytime soon, but I know that this tool will make my own kilts much better quality.