Another good estimate and breakdown Alan.


Here are some actual numbers.

I charge a flat rate for my labor to make a Tartan Model Kilt of $325.00cdn.

It takes me between 24 and 30 hours to build a Tartan Model Kilt.

This means my hourly wage is between $10.75 and $13.50/hr.

16oz Lochcarron Strome fabric goes for $86.60cdn per meter double width.

For a person with Hips less than 45" I can order 4 meters of fabric.

This means that the cost of the fabric comes to $346.40cdn.

With a total cost of the kilt at $671.00 approx half of that is fabric cost.

I then have to sell some accessories if I want to eat that night.