A few questions before I tear into this tartan...

[Llama]

A comment for Llama: if you're going to practice, get a piece of inexpensive wool. Trying to make a kilt from cotton using the instructions in TAoK is tough, because the instructions are predicated on being able to shape the fabric by stretching and pressing, which you just can't do with cotton.

Thanks! I think I'm going to have to go to some of the bigger fabric stores in Chicago. I was looking for some wool in my local Joann's but they don't seem to cater to our crowd. (If I wanted to make a kilt in My Little Pony print fleece, I'd know where to go, though.)

[Barb T]

Yes, Joann's is definitely awash in fleece.....

Fraser and Kirkbright do have a remnant in "Camel Stewart" in 13 oz that is a reasonable price (http://www.wooltartan.com/tartans5.htm). As I said above, I've not been fond of their tartan in the past, but, for a first kilt, this is a reasonable way to get a piece of tartan.