Quote Originally Posted by Colin
Speaking of which, does anyone have a good source for the buckles and straps? I know it has appeared in the forum before, but it may be nice to have a link here as well.
Try highland xpress, http://highxpress.tripod.com/patterns.html

They have the straps and buckles ready to go. Very nice quality, too. They were much thicker than I had originally anticipated. There are no holes where you need to stitch, so you have to do that yourself. I ended up driving a nail through the strap into a 2x4 - made a perfect little hole for the carpet thread.

For wool blend tartan, check out the prices at http://www.wooltartan.com/tartans5.htm - these are remnant pieces, but plenty there to make several kilts.

I found scottishweaver to be a bit pricey, especially on remnants. I think Piper's Cove, http://www.piperscove.com/, advertises the lowest prices I have seen lately for tartan, but I cannot speak for availability.

You should also check Burnett's & Struth, http://www.burnetts-struth.com/ for tartan remnants. It is very reasonable. Give them a call for the latest availability.

I have made a Hunting Stewart kilt, am finishing a Gordon modern, and am starting a 'tank' in Atlanta Pipe Band. Altogether, I think I have spent no more than $100 on tartan.

I will be buying a new piece for an 8-yarder once I get a new job, and that will also be my first 'to the sett' kilt. I am just very fond of 'to the stripe'.

I should mention, with the 10.5 oz. wool, if there is not a proper kilting selvedge, you may want to make a hem. It may also be necessary for it to hang right. I cannot speak from experience, it is just something to think about. And yes, the 10.5 oz. has a nice price....