I was able to get my hands on a copy of The Art of the Kilt yesteday and I have 6 yards of a fashion type tartan waiting. However, at the end of my first read of the book, I more unsure of my ability to make a kilt than when I started.

It is no fault of the book, but having the directions in front of me, makes me more aware of how much there is to be done, and done right, to turn out a nice final product. I have no sewing experience to draw on so this is a big first project. Add in the fact that I find written directions hard to follow, and it is a little daunting.

I will start at it soon, working slowly, and reading the directions at each step repeatedly until I understand it all. The layout parts seem pretty staight forward, it's the stiching directions and structure that seems so complex.

I am sure I will be back with questions and hopefully pictures of completed kilt.

Joe