So I've purchased my yardage of R'lyeh sett tartan and The Art of Kiltmaking. I've found a local discount fabric warehouse that I'll be searching for a cheap tartan that I won't mind screwing up. I have a few thimbles and a can-do attitude!

I do not have any thread.

I've often read here that one should use high-quality thread for kiltmaking, and have seen pictures of the results of using bad thread, but I haven't done much sewing other than mending and costume-making - and almost zero hand sewing. (You might say that this is the wrong place to start, but I'm dedicated!)

So what kind of thread should I get? Polyester? Cotton-wrapped poly? Heavy-duty upholstery?

I've just realized that this info might be in TAoK, but my copy isn't at work with me, also it might be good info for others who are searching - though good luck searching a forum for the word "thread."