Going to sew my own kilt, any suggestions before I start?

[meinfs]

An update:

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Annoyances during this experience so far, thread kept breaking during sewing, had to thread the machine in a way that is different than it's supposed to be just to keep the thread from breaking so often. Still sews fine.

... Make sure you use high quality 100% polyester thread (I use Gutterman, based on other's recommendation). I hear that "Dual Duty" these days is made from polyester only (and no cotton, as in the older dual duty threads).