I agree with all the above suggestions. My first kilt was an imitation of a SportKilt, knocked off in an afternoon. Then I made a few X-Kilts and X-Kilt/Skirt variants (some turned out better than others). Then, and only then did I finally tackle a "real" (i.e. traditional, by the book, Barb T., Elsie S.) kilt.

I am now starting my second kilt a la "The Art of Kiltmaking" and it's a bit easier this time around. Still a bit nervewracking, because I worry about ruining expensive tartan.

Of course I'm left handed which requires some tweaking of the directions.

Get your feet wet with something simple, or just jump right in. Most importantly...Have FUN! The book is definitely well detailed enough that you should be able to make a kilt with almost no sewing experience at all-just read and re-read before you CUT anything!

Good luck and happy basting!

Be well,