Lardbelly, or "the tale of the tail" and Barb's fine book

[ChattanCat]

Wow, I am impressed that you want to attempt a kilt. My suggestion is that you make your first kilt as a throw away. Ok, maybe not a trow away but not something that you will be regreting if it doesn't turn out well. I suggest getting some type of plaid and go for it. After that, you might want too attempt your "real" kilt.

[creativeaccents]

Actually, I already built the throw away. It was a good investment though, as it taught me such things as the basics of sewing, the importance of proper taper, pleating and how to work with fabrics. But, most of all, it showed me the need of a couple of good books. I also have many different beautiful fabrics. My greatest need (I think) would be some assistance with the interpolation of my measurements into those figures for Appendix "B", but in doing so I thought it best to receive some input from those who know the real "tricks of the trade" in terms of my physical challenges and desire for proper tapering and accounting for the dunlop and derriere, that and my desire for narrow box pleats. I know it has been suggested that the tartan may be easier, but think I would like to approach the mechanics and beauty of a dark tweed first.