Wally - That is a very nice chart. Thanks!Originally Posted by ChattanCat
Hi Hachiman,
I would suggest that your first kilt be made of a tartan like material. I started making kilts by buying some inexpensive wool material. I would not call it a tartan but more of a big block plaid. It was a tabby weave (like a pendelton weave), but tartan's are a twill weave.
You can also use Poly/Rayon (or Poly/Viscose). It holds a pleat like wool and is usually inexpensive. Of course there is also acrylic, but I would not recommend it. It pills and pulls and is usually the material of choice for bargain brand kilts.
Here is a chart with material characteristics for kilt making.
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