For would be kiltmakers, the links on the main homepage of this forum are helpful. I used them for my first. I have picked Matt's brain as well. Being poor and cheap, I sought a good book and was directed many times to Barb's book. Matt raved (as much as he would) over it. It was the best $30 I've spent. It is EXCELLENT for an amateur and her and her writing partner's credentials/experience is on their web site (see Barb's homepage link on her name badge). It GREATLY improved my abilities and what makes a good, bad, and mediocre kilt.

I'll shut up now for more qualified kiltmakers to expound.