Question about an old post

[Sean Wilson]

Ya know what Sean? I think I'm going to retract my last.
You have the book. In thinking honestly about it I think you should make a kilt following the book exactly. Once you have a kilt under your belt you will understand all of this stuff far better than we can type instructions.

You will understand on a basic, gut level, why the book says to do something. And why it says to do it a certain way.

After that first kilt you can think about inside left straps and other stuff. Because you will understand much better the how and why a kilt is made.

I've made my first kilt (with all but the lining to do), and once again I'd like to thank both you and Barbara as well as the input from the Rabble in answering all of the questions one inevitably runs into when taking on such a daunting project for the first time. I have made mistakes, I have learnt a lot but I am under no illusion that I have only scratched the surface of this art.

The process has opened my eyes as to the skills required in making a fine kilt. I have enjoyed the process immensely and will definately be making more kilts and no doubt asking many more questions. I hope you will all bear with me as I learn.