Kilt Pattern?

[way2fractious]

But I'm wondering if there's a pattern other people have used, and would recommend for a casual kilt?

There are a few sets of detailed instructions on the internet that can guide you in making a casual kilt. One of them is linked in this post: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...61&postcount=1

The trick is to visualize what to do and how to do it, so examining a completed kilt certainly helps. Find your nearest Scottish Imports store and go inspect their kilts. Or, borrow one from a local XMarksTheScot member (but they'll want a mortgage on your house, car, or dog as collateral.)

[MacWage]

You CAN use some of the on-line ones, BUT for acceptable results . . . BARB'S BOOK is the BEST and produces a SIGNIFICANTLY better kilt in every form or fashion.
My first kilt I made, I used online instructions (found here while looking for them and joined a couple months latter). I then bought Barb's book and IT IS SOOOOOOO MUCH BETTER that the cost is WELL worth it.

My bookmarked instructions:
http://users.telenet.be/jbruyndonckx/kilt_making.html
http://www.scottishdance.net/highland/MakingKilt.html
http://users.tinyonline.co.uk/chegc/kiltsite/kilt.htm

The first one isn't really THAT bad, but the ones made AFTER getting Barb's book, even if they are box pleats, are SO MUCH better that the first one looks crappy to me now.

[Nerts]

Is Barb's book available for purchase from a store anywhere? I'd rather not get it off the internet if I don't have to.

Thanks!
E.

[The Wizard of BC]

You won't be buying over some unknown internet site, you will be buying from Barb direct. She is a super lady and have no fear ordering from her.
Plus, if there ever was a problem she is a member here and you can PM her with any questions.

[The Wizard of BC]

Or if you really want you can come to my store and I'll sell you a copy. Just let me know a little ahead and I'll make sure I have some in stock.

[Nerts]

I'll probably be making my way over to the Island sometime in May but it depends on funds. Will let you know.

Thanks,
E.

[The F-H.C.A.G.]

Shameless plug:

Buy the book!
Buy the book!
Buy the book!

I've been reading it (and incidentally dreaming about it, which is a good sign-means I've been internalizing it). It's very thorough and I know I will be able to construct a kilt as soon as I can find the time and get over my initial fear of potentially destroying some tartan material.

Be well,

[Barb T]

Is Barb's book available for purchase from a store anywhere? I'd rather not get it off the internet if I don't have to.

Thanks!
E.

Actually, Tartantown in Coquitlam, BC carries it.

Barb

[Nerts]

Actually, Tartantown in Coquitlam, BC carries it.

Barb

Seriously? Sweet! I'll have to look into that!

I'll be trying my hand at an X-Kilt soon and I'm going to pick up my material this weekend so I might just have to go and get Barb's book too!

Thanks for the info!

E.