Was "The Hand-Crafted Contemporary Kilt" ever made available?

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If you want to build yourself a kilt, read up what you can and then make one - it can only go so totally wrong that you need to careful take the whole thing apart and start again.
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That's true for a traditional kilt (prior to thinning the pleats at the fell). But I had my heart set on a contemporary kilt with pockets (the "P" in "DFF&P"). All of my below-the-waist garments with pockets have additional cuts made into the material to accommodate those pockets.

There are even additional cuts in the Sport Kilt, which I purchased to see how the pockets were implemented. I'm not thrilled with their design. The pockets are off center, extremely deep, not particularly ergonomic, the seams are beginning to tear apart with light use, and the apron is narrow. Maybe the depth is intentional, and done to preserve the look of the kilt when things are placed inside. Maybe being off center is due to the kilt not fitting me properly. Maybe the tearing is due to craftsmanship or materials, and the design is good. ... Or maybe it's a poor design that's being accepted because there's no competition in the contemporary-kilt-with-pockets market (utility kilts are a different beast).

The problem is, I just don't know. I don't have experience, or the insight that comes with experience. Out of necessity, I'll take a stab in the dark and see what I can come up with. But the loss of Mr. Ashton's book is a huge blow.

I've begun going through his posts for clues. He mentioned that the pockets remain unseen, even when loaded, and the contents don't bounce or swing when he walks. Those are both concerns I have, so it's nice to know they can be overcome. I just wish I knew the design details of how.

I fear Mr. Ashton's methods were ahead of his time, which is why he received negative feedback.