I need help!

**Killian1001** · 8th January 06, 02:42 PM

I have just gotten my first kilt for christmas. I have always been fascinated with kilts, and I would now like to make my own. If any of you could help me, that would be great. Or you could just give me a link to a good site. Anything will help! I'm totally clueless to this!

**Southern Breeze** · 8th January 06, 03:35 PM

First off, welcome! You've come to the right place for info. There's a wealth of knowledge here on all aspects of kilts. Spend time reading through all the posts and when in doubt,ask.We have the worlds experts here.
The Art of Kiltmaking is a must have book.
http://www.celticdragonpress.com/

**dwg** · 8th January 06, 03:46 PM

Hi and welcome
Derek

Originally Posted by Killian1001

I have just gotten my first kilt for christmas. I have always been fascinated with kilts, and I would now like to make my own. If any of you could help me, that would be great. Or you could just give me a link to a good site. Anything will help! I'm totally clueless to this!

**dwg** · 8th January 06, 03:47 PM

By the way where are you from ?

Originally Posted by Killian1001

I have just gotten my first kilt for christmas. I have always been fascinated with kilts, and I would now like to make my own. If any of you could help me, that would be great. Or you could just give me a link to a good site. Anything will help! I'm totally clueless to this!

**Robin** · 8th January 06, 04:45 PM

Welcome!

I don't have a clue about kiltmaking, but others have...

**GMan** · 8th January 06, 07:25 PM

WELCOME! Indeed you found a great source of information here on the board. You have already heard of Barb's book from Celticdragon press, I am sure some of the other member's here have some more sources. Good luck on your endeavor.

**Alan H** · 8th January 06, 10:59 PM

Hi, it depens on what you want to make. Do you want to hand-sew a traditional kilt? I'm doing that right now, you can see my thread on it. I'm 50 hours into it and probably got another 15-20 to go. IF you want to do that, then get Barb's book

On the other hand, I banged together a reasonably acceptable canvas kilt in 19 hours of grubbing around on the floor with the Singer. If you google "make a kilt" you will come across 3-4 web sites that give you the basic idea. If you follow those instructions you'll have an acceptable kilt for knocking around town in and lounging around the house. You probably won't wear it to the Opera, you know? But maybe that's OK...

**GlassMan** · 9th January 06, 10:38 AM

Welcome to XMarks. I'll have to second the statement that there is a wealth of knowledge here. Just ask any questions you might have and you'll wind up with tons of answers!

**starbkjrus** · 9th January 06, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by Killian1001

I have just gotten my first kilt for christmas. I have always been fascinated with kilts, and I would now like to make my own. If any of you could help me, that would be great. Or you could just give me a link to a good site. Anything will help! I'm totally clueless to this!

Welcome. I will echo that there is a great deal of knowledge here. Also that you must be very brave to make the attempt.