Canvas Kilt, ACK!!!!

[Southern Breeze]

Robert, I agree that there are instructions on the web and other resources that one can take advantage of, but both you and Steve took the time respond to his question and offer some great advice, and education to the rest of us. I find that laudable. While I do not know the craft of kiltmaking, I am a better than average tailor and from looking at my SK, a casual kilt looks to be a fairly simple garment to put together, MUCH easier than a pair of trousers or even a dress shirt. That does not mean to imply that it takes a needle some thread and 20 minutes, but that the kilt is created from a single piece of cloth with no seams, and getting the pleats and apron correctly sized and arranged appears to be the biggest hurdle.

If I am incorrect, let me know. I have not attempted a kilt yet, but with the wife glaring every time I want to buy another (and I only have 2, so getting another is going to be an issue for quite a while) maybe I should put my money where my mouth is and make my next quilt. Any suggestions from anyone? I have heard Barb's book mentioned, but not sure what that is or where to get it? I would be willing to entertain ideas for a contemporary, solid color kilt to be used for business casual work or informal social occasions, similar to a pair of khaki dockers or the like.

RJI

The name of the book is The Art Kiltmaking.http//www.celticdragonpress.com.
The price is 29.95 US.Worth every penny!

[chasem]

Barb's book is fantastic! I'm finishing up my first kilt following the book now, and while it's not perfect, I'm satisfied with my work so far.

I'm using the Hunting Stewart from here which is not the best material for it, but it wasn't bad for the price, for a first attempt.

Now I just need to get some 16oz MacEwen tartan

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Robert, Southern Breeze, and Chasem,

Thanks for the responses. I will check out getting a copy of Barb's book tomorrow.

Robert, I have been looking over your site, and maybe my third paycheck of this month needs to go toward an rkilt! I am checking out the finances and will let you know.

RJI (KCW)

[The Wizard of BC]

Just remember that Barb's book is about the art of TRADITIONAL kilts.
The are of Contemporary kilts is another whole animal.
Unfortunatly everyone will have to wait till next year before the difinitive work
"The Art of Contemporary Kilts" is published.
It will cover modern fabrics, pockets, machine sewing, and the design features of the contemporary styles.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Steve,

Glad to hear it and I look forward to it.

RJI

[bubba]

Steve, I'll be waiting for your book.