Hi from Allen, TX

**Coinneach** · 3rd July 08, 06:27 AM

from both southern US coasts!

**Aggie** · 3rd July 08, 07:09 AM

Welcome to the forum from Bryan/College Station.

**attworth** · 3rd July 08, 09:29 AM

Howdy from Fort Worth!

**meinfs** · 15th July 08, 10:47 PM

Welcome!

**Jerry** · 3rd July 08, 04:20 AM

Welcome to the forum from south central Virginia. You will find, that the majority of the cost for a kilt is in the cloth used. It can run as high as $60 to $70 per meter, and you will need about two meters for even a 4 yard casual kilt. QAlthough I haven't purchased one yet, I'd recommend ordering a copy of Barb Tewksbury's book, "The Art of Kiltmaking". It will have everything you need to decide how much cloth you will require for your kilt as well as all instructions you will need to make it One thing you will learn is that the amount of cloth needed is based on your girth and the sett of the particular tartan you are using as well as how you pleat the cloth (to sett or to stripe).

**McMathTX** · 3rd July 08, 04:32 AM

Welcome from Fort Worth!
Dean

**BEEDEE** · 3rd July 08, 05:09 AM

MacRae cousin, from coastal North Carolina. Try USA kilts for a semi traditional, Rocky should be able to get you a MacRae tartan for a reasonable price from Marton Mills.

Brian

**McFarkus** · 3rd July 08, 10:24 AM

from Chicago

**Splash_4** · 3rd July 08, 10:31 AM

I also second suggesting getting a copy of Barbs book. You can order it from here or from the Scottish Tartans Museum here

**Scrapscot** · 3rd July 08, 10:34 AM

Cathal, with the exchange rate such that it is, you will be highly unlikely to find a "made in Scotland" 8yd wool kilt for under $600!! Trust me!

Oh, and welcome from Arlington, Texas!