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17th August 06, 09:30 AM
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I would HIGHLY advise Barb's book:
The Art of Kiltmaking by Barbara Tewksbury and Elsie Stuehmeyer
As seen and available:
http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/books.htm
Also, several of the other books on that page are very interesting and useful. I either own or am planning on purchasing most of them.
I make my own kilts (see below). For the first few, some "cheap" $10-20/yard (US) wool for the first few as you improve your skills. Otherwise, the Scottish Tartan Museum (see above link) is a good source, as is The Scottish Weaver for wool and cotton. These are both in the US, so easy to ship. International shipping is a pain and $$$$. I'd highly advise real worsted wool for them once you get used to the process and techniques of construction. It really does make a difference enough to be worth the cost.
Also:
Wecome from the Deep South (US)!!!!!
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