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)!!!!!