I'm not sure how everyone manages without a kilt form--I made one of my own! You can see a picture of it here:

http://www.pittsburghkilts.com/images/kiltform.jpg

For me, there's a point in the process where it switches from a science to an art. That's when I like to have the kilt form, to make sure that the taper is correct, check the position of the pockets and final pleats, space out the belt loops, etc. But it sounds like maybe I'm the only one!

So there ya' go--I just saved you twenty bucks!