Quote Originally Posted by David Woodington
This site had some good info,and if our resident kilt makers look at it maybe they can make some suggestions as to how accurate the info. is.
Well, I checked out the entire thing, and there's no complaints from me! Sure it's a little wordy, but then they're trying to explain every instance that you'll be dealing with.

The BEST advise that I can offer on top of this is with the tartan and fabric selection.

Tartans: try to find one with a pattern that will require a repeat in it of 5.5" to 7". That way, when you match-up the field pattern (or do it by the stripe) you'll have the right amount of material in the under pleat. If you don't have enough depth, the pleats will flatten-out when you wear it.

Fabric: try to find something that is NOT too thick. There are a ton of blanket-weight wool tartans available, but they will only break your needles and your patience. Since the Poly-Viscose is not readily available in the USA, you can try to get a Cotton-Twill, Poly-Twill, or a lighter wool.

If I may suggest, hit ebay and look for "Tartan fabric" or "Tartan material" or "Plaid fabric" etc. You can narrow it by including the base color of the fabric that you want too, like "Red Plaid Fabric". If Judy's Notions still has anything... she's a GREAT source for it.

Here's one of her auctions for some Cameron:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=2358237102

Here's another for some GREAT generic tartan:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=2379011521

Hit her shop to see what's available in color and quantity. I've sewn-up both of the above materials, and they're great! Don't forget... you're going to use half of the width of the material... which makes a 5 yard purchase, a 10 yard purchase (if you join the two cut halves together). That also makes a $2.30 per yard purchase, a $1.15 per yard purchase. How about making a kilt at THAT price?!!!Good luck!