I have pre-ordered The Art of Kiltmaking 2nd edition and cannot wait to start kilt making. I am a Lowry and both the MacLaren and Gordon tartans are gorgeous and will surely pleat to set and to stripe beautifully. Before I found this community I had no idea of the various kilting styles and histories. I am catching some heck from friends for even wanting to wear a kilt, but after my friends scottish wedding two months ago I fell in love and really don't care what anyone says. I am scottish and should be proud of such beautiful attire. They asked me why I would want to dress so "funny" to which I replied, "Well I am an Eagle Scout and had to wear those ugly uniforms that everyone thinks are funny (but respect), a kilt is way better looking than tight-green-unfunctional pants and shorts." They just shut-up and said ok, lol. I plan on starting with solid and working my way up to the expensive tartan's of my heritage. Great community guys, and even greater information. I look forward to being a contributing member and hopefully will have lots of kilts to show off. Who knows, after trying one on my friends might find what I discovered (kilts give a new meaning to the words "Comfortable" and "Going Commando"). I wondered though if there will be a section on military box pleating in the 2nd edition of your book BarbT? If not I have seen some info on here that may get me by. Thank you everyone for all your great information.
Thanks, John William Lowry II