This is coming in kind of sideways, but I think Alan H hit the nail on the head when he emphasized that after making (or trying to make) a kilt, you'll appreciate our quality kilt makers all the more. I ripped down a SWK economy Irish National and hand sewed it into something which, if you squinted, and you were far enough, could pass as a kilt. I did it by hand, and it's kinda sorta a box pleated four yarder. It was a lot of fun to do, and I'm sure that my next attempts will turn out better. With that said, I realized that good folks like Rocky and Kelly, and Matt Newsome, and the unknown seamstresses who made my denim eight yarder (from KiltStore.net) really know what they're doing.

I'm going to make more kilts----but I'm going to buy more kilts than I make, and the bought will outclass the built.