The Art of Kiltmaking – Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting a Traditional Kilt
Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned tailor, The Art of Kiltmaking is the definitive guide to crafting your own traditional kilt. This 142-page manual offers clear, step-by-step instructions to help you create a high-quality kilt from scratch—no prior experience necessary.
Featuring over 200 black-and-white line drawings and photographs, the book takes you through every phase of the process: from choosing your family tartan to hand-sewing perfect pleats and finishing with a professional fit.
Buying a kilt is meaningful—but making one yourself is a powerful way to connect with your Scottish heritage and craftsmanship tradition.
Key Features:
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142 pages of comprehensive kiltmaking instruction
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200+ illustrations to guide you through each step
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Suitable for beginners and experienced tailors alike
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Covers tartan selection, measurements, pleating, stitching, and finishing
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A rewarding and personal way to honor your Celtic roots
Start your kiltmaking journey today—one stitch at a time!
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Review from Patricia P
Ordered the book as a gift for my son, who makes his own (and wife's) ren garb. After leafing through it I can seen why it was number one on his "Santa' list. Wonderful book - and got here very fast - thank you!
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Review from Kevin C.
Best price anywhere! I thought at this price I would get the first printing with the minor errors but received the second printing. Excellent!
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Review from Rev RPB
Extraordinary book, detailed and very helpful in planning, lay out and final construction. I am very pleased with the book and Kilts-n-Stuff and their fine service.
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Review from Roberta C.
Our son traveled to Scotland in August with members of the Shadle Park Pipe Band and Highland Dancers, and purchased Henderson plaid yard goods to make a kilt. The details in the book will help us measure for the kilt and create a wonderful souvenir of his trip.
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Review from Jared B.
Highly detailed, insightfully written, and eminently respected, The Art of Kiltmaking is the ultimate guide to traditional kiltmaking. I cannot recommend it highly enough for anyone who wants to do the job properly. The text, illustrations and construction of the book make it extremely usable. The additional resources, such as tips on assessing workmanship are useful for anyone contemplating purchasing a kilt, let alone making one.
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Review from Margaret C.
I purchased this to help me make two kilts for my sisters that are graduating from Basic Combat training in August. I love how informative it is and how there are plenty of ilustrations to help me understand how everything is done.
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Review from Shannon Harrington
Very informative. Shows that there are more things you can do wrong than do right while making a kilt. The style of binding makes it practical to use at your sewing machine
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Review from Cean Comley
I purchased this book as a gift, but did read through it before giving it away. It is very detailed and informative. The color photos go a long way to explain what is said.
