Creating a Kilt Experience for the Masses

[Lady Grey]

Scabd
I'm chiming in rather late here. I hope your event went well?
The problem in Australia is population and lack of resources. We simply don't have many kilt makers or hire shops downunder therefore people don't think of wearing one.
Climate is another issue, day to day weather just doesn't make kilt wearing a concept that many Aussies think of, as they assume kilt = wool + heavy + weight = too bloody hot!
(Yes I know that wool is cool etc but most don't think like that)

I'm a firm believer that the Untility/Casual kilt is perfect for Australian conditions, we just need to educate the masses.
A supplier in Australia would also be wonderful. As would an Australian distributor of Barbs book!
As I live down south I'm lucky I can wear wool kilts in winter..... However all have been made by me from re-purposed wool. I was gob smacked when a gentleman walked up to me and asked about my Anderson Tartan.
Otherwise the comments are "cute kilt" (Aussies do know the difference between a kilt and a skirt)
However when I wear a cotton, denim or linen casual kilt both males & females ask " where can I buy one?"
I always show them Xmarks on my iPad and the Xkilt instructions. I've also made many for friends.

Whilst your idea is great, we just don't have the population to make traditional wool kilt wear an economically viable proposition for any supplier down here.