Advice on kiltmaking supplies?

[Barb T]

I couldn't agree more - buy good fabric, and do careful, patient work, and you will have a fine garment to wear. Once you've done the pleats, you'll know whether the kilt will fit or not. At that point, you can take anything out and re-do, if you aren't happy with the look or the size. Everything after that can also be taken out and redone except for cutting out the pleats. But you won't cut them out until you're sure it will fit, so ...

AND - it is really actually harder to make a kilt from cheap, sleazy fabric. The heavier the tartan, the easier it is to actually make a kilt. Less stretching and scooching.

And here is, IMHO, the best place to get real kilting tartan at a decent price. I've ordered several lengths from this vendor on eBay, and it is beautiful stuff. For under $200 delivered, you can get enough 16 oz tartan for an 8 yard kilt.

http://stores.ebay.com/CLANTARTANPLAID

Be sure to click "See all items", and check fabric weights carefully. For a kilt, you want 13-16 oz tartan.