I plan to one day make my own kilt as well. I will have help from my mom who knows how to sew. I have one question. I have a thrifty type kilt now that fits me well and I like the shape. Should I take that kilt with me, lay it out flat and study it carefully then just try to make a carbon copy with new material. I thought this would help tell me how many pleats I would need and how they are constructed. Of course I will study the Ebook as well. I think I will start with a blue denim unless it's very hard to work with.