a skirt-like kilt

[Magnus Sporrano]

Well I know the word is much older but I've always seen it spelled with an "f" instead of "ph". But then I am no scholar so maybe there is precedent out there for the "ph" spelling.

[longforgan]

Thankyou Barbara T. for sharing your knowledge with us. Just one question: have you any advice to give to an inexperienced sewer who is thinking about making his own kilt? And,- what is the easiest,(clearly explained), most authentic, pattern to buy? Many thanks- Alan

[Casey]

Alan,

I would suggest that you acquire Barbara's book. Great instructions.

Casey

[Barb T]

Hi

Well, actually, kilts aren't made from patterns (even the Folkwear kilt "pattern" isn't a pattern but rather a set of instructions).

Umm, ahhh, well....sounds self-serving, but I'm going to suggest that you buy the book I wrote on kiltmaking a few years ago. It's designed to take even a person who's inexperienced in sewing through the whole process step by step, regardless of the tartan or size/shape of the person. It's called The Art of Kiltmaking, and you can order it on the web at http://www.celticdragonpress.com

If you want to read a few unsolicited endorsements, you can check the comments posted this morning on the Newbie Board under "kiltmaker and kiltbook author"

And, once you start making your kilt, you (or anyone else!!) can always e-mail me for advice!!

Cheers,

Barb

[bubba]

Barb, I do use the Folkwear instructions but I want to get your book too. I just keep running into the age old stitchers dilema, book, fabric, book, fabric. So far fabric has been the winner. This is what I've done with the Folkwear set so far.

[Dreadbelly]

Barb, I do use the Folkwear instructions but I want to get your book too. I just keep running into the age old stitchers dilema, book, fabric, book, fabric. So far fabric has been the winner. This is what I've done with the Folkwear set so far.

Bubba, every time I see that, I want to scream.

That is one nice kilt. Makes me want a traditional tank. You gotta start getting into the business my friend.

[Jimmy Carbomb]

Honestly, Barb's book WILL take you guys into where you can start making your own kilts. It's a whole lot cheaper than buying them, and just think of the honor of wearing your own handywork!!!

Making a kilt is NOT "rocket surgery".

The hard part is finding the material sources (at bearable prices). Now that Barb's here at XMarks, you have a source for honest and experienced help with this.

Merry Christmas to all!!!!!

[mcnice]

i ve to get the book as a Xmas present for my mother

bubba u are a working hero in kiltmaking!
did u have any experience before in tailoring?

[bubba]

did u have any experience before in tailoring?

Not really. I made a couple outfits for my wife before I made my first kilt, but that's about it. I really haven't been sewing very long, less than 2 years.