Quote Originally Posted by Alan H
I have a question for folks out there who have made a mess of kilts. I assume that the more you make the bettter you get at it. I want my X Marks kilt to be a NICE kilt. Would it be wise to go buy 3 yards of PV and stitch up a PV kilt using Barbs instructions before biting off the wool job?
Yes with each one you improve. On a side note that double pleat is there for a reason check Barbs book out for that.
Depending on the length of your kilt, are you planning an 8yd xmarks? (buy 4yds)
I would check out a number of fabric stores and see if you can find a tartan with the same size sett. I would buy wool. There is a fabric store in Toronto where I bought wool tartan for $12 a yd for 13oz. I would think there may be other outlets available to you. By finding a tartan with the same size sett as xmarks it will give you a better idea how to construct the kilt. Likewise working with wool is different from PV. my 2 cents
Cheers
Robert