Barb T.'s Book

[toadinakilt]

Ok, what's it called, exactly, and where do I get it? :-D

I want to learn...

[Schultz]

The Art of Kiltmaking

I ordered it last Thursday and received it on Monday. It looks very straightforward to me and I'm well pleased with my purchase. Once I finish moving, I plan on starting on my first kilt making experience!

[LordDamax]

Ed's Mini Review: Excellent book, somewhat helpful for making a contemparary kilt, but it's truly geared towards traditional hand sewn kilts. If you're making that... then it's awesome

[Barb T]

Hi T-K

It's called The Art of Kiltmaking: Step-by-Step Instructions for Making a Traditional Scottish Kilt. You can get it on line at http://www.celticdragonpress.com

$29.95 plus shipping.

And free answers to any questions!

Cheers,

Barb

[gmcdavid]

Barb's book may not be the best $30 I have spent, but it is quite high on the list....and I have yet to actually make a kilt.

The book taught me a lot about how a kilt is constructed and why. It also has a section on altering a kilt. So.... I had a very nice traditional which, for various reasons, I was no longer able to wear. With what I learned from Barb's book I was able to alter the kilt so it now fits comfortably and looks really good. Thus for the cost of the book, and some time on my part, I have regained the use of a really nice kilt. Sure beats paying $500+ for a new one!

Making a kilt .... that is on my (way too long) list of things to do someday.

Glenn