I have made arrangements to borrow one sewing machine for the use of those students who wish to partially or fully machine stitch their kilts.
But as I am flying I cannot bring another steam press.

If anyone who wishes to attend the contemporary course, and is driving, could pack a sewing machine and/or a steam iron that would really help.
I will bring pressing cloths to protect the classroom tables.

You can of course hand stitch a contemporary kilt. What defines a contemporary kilt is not how it is stitched. For example I will be bringing two completely hand stitched contemporary kilts to class so people can look at them.

But some parts of a Contemporary are better sewn by machine. Machine stitching is stronger so conforms to the first criteria of a Contemporary kilt - Durability.