Where do Kiltmaker's Learn Their Craft?

[ChattanCat]

Just as another viewpoint on this, I can tell you that many, many people (and quite a few on this forum) have learned how to make kilts just by following the instructions in The Art of Kiltmaking, even though they had never sewn before. So, don't feel, if you haven't sewn before, that you have to find someone to each you personally!

That would be me. I'm working on my 21st kilt. Hmm, 21st century kilt?

I started my first kilt as a precursor to my MacPherson modern kilt. I never sewed before and could not have done it without the help from Barb T. and her book. I just recently finished a jacket conversion where I hand sewed the buttonholes... still learning. My previous passions were racing; bicycles, running, and triathlons. Who knew I would become a kilt maker?

How many kilts does a kilt maker make when a kilt maker makes kilts?

[Riverkilt]

How many kilts does a kilt maker make when a kilt maker makes kilts?

My last hand sewn kilt from Kathy Lare, the Antarctica tartan, was her 1,093rd. It was made in June 2008 so I'm guessing she's well over that total now what with being a full time kiltmaker.

Ron

[GDub]

That would be me. I'm working on my 21st kilt. Hmm, 21st century kilt? ... My previous passions were racing; bicycles, running, and triathlons. Who knew I would become a kilt maker?...

Just curious, did you get injured? The reason I ask is because I was a competitive runner during my 20s and early 30s. I got a hip injury that sidelined me, so I took up juggling (to replace the running addiction). I eventually got good enough to perform which led me on quite a wild ride for close to 10 years. Actually, my whole life went in a completely different direction because of the injury.

I did eventually work out the hip problem with a VERY simple stretching technique I learned from an ultra-marathoner. Never had another problem with it, though theses days if I run 15 miles in a week that's a heavy workout week--LOL!

Anyway, making a kilt is on my list so I guess I better get Barb's book and start training...

[ChattanCat]

Just curious, did you get injured? The reason I ask is because I was a competitive runner during my 20s and early 30s. I got a hip injury that sidelined me, so I took up juggling (to replace the running addiction). I eventually got good enough to perform which led me on quite a wild ride for close to 10 years. Actually, my whole life went in a completely different direction because of the injury.

I did eventually work out the hip problem with a VERY simple stretching technique I learned from an ultra-marathoner. Never had another problem with it, though theses days if I run 15 miles in a week that's a heavy workout week--LOL!

Anyway, making a kilt is on my list so I guess I better get Barb's book and start training...

Knee problems ended my racing. Arthritis. I still have my racing bike just havn't used in in years.