I bought an eight yard, wool, Stillwater kilt, and have been going about making alterations in it to bring it closer to traditional construction. These things take me a long time to do. This is how I am learning about traditional kilt construction.

When I do have that kilt made up in my tartan, I will know what to ask a kilt maker to make sure the kilt maker is up to par. I will also know things about the traditional kilt that one could only know by taking one apart, or putting one together. I should also be able to inspect that kilt, made in my tartan, and tell whether it is made properly, or if I need to have the kilt maker fix something.