Kilt Making Courses

Start your journey into heritage kilt making

Learn Heritage Hand Stitched Kilt Making

Are you fascinated with the Traditional Scottish culture and the beauty of a well-crafted hand stitched kilt?

If so, my kilt making courses could be just for you!

My online courses mean you can learn from the comfort of your own home, with me by your side, guiding you to create your masterpiece.

My type of kilt making is an endangered craft and I feel so passionate about sharing my knowledge with you.

I want you to be the best you can be…and enjoy the fascinating journey of heirloom kilt making.

My next Online Kilt Making course is December / January 2025

  • Stitch the Basics

    My “Stitch the Basics” is a MUST to practice and perfect your stitches, which are extremely important to sew an exquisite heritage kilt.

    Not only will you practice all the stitches in preparation to starting your very own kilt, you will be practicing your pleating and dimple stitching on your fringe area.

    It’s basically a mini kilt sample piece to make and practice on.

    Remember, your kilt is an expensive iconic garment, so let’s make the mistakes on your practice piece!

    You can purchase the “Stitch the Basics” course below.

    “Practice makes Perfect”

    Stitch the Basics
  • Warrior poet tartan in grey and blue background with white and burgandy lines.

    Online Course

    You will get personal videos for your chosen tartan, on the pleat sizes and pleating designs on sewing your kilt to stripe or block.

    This means each pleat will look the same, for the best training, for you to learn and grow.

    You will learn through video training with weekly zooms to discuss each stage for your first kilt.

    You will learn where each stitch goes and how to place your canvas, to get the absolute best results for shaping your kilt to perfection.

    The video training is an amazing way to make your kilt, with no travel costs and kilting around your own designated time.

    This is a 12 week course with me, guiding you through each stage with the added bonus of having 1 years access to the videos.

    The cost of the course is £2200 plus material.

    Tartan and materials are an added cost and vary depending on what you need and where we purchase the tartan.

    I have a supply of canvas, straps, buckles threads etc you can purchase from me.

    We discuss all this on your 1-1 with me after purchasing the course.

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    Find out more!
  • County Antrim Tartan with navy green yellow and orange lines.

    In Person Classes

    Coming soon!

    Maybe online training isn’t for you, and you would prefer to come to my in-person classes.

    These will be up and running again sometime next year. I am in the process of changing my work space to a larger area in my loft. So, once I get my staircase to kilty heaven built, and the room organised, I will be running weekly classes on a Thursday and Friday, with the option of 12 day courses available throughout the year.

    Each class will have 3 available places for you to learn, in a designated space with like minded creatives.

    You can note your interest below for this fun learning experience.

    Note your Interest

  • "This course deserves more than 5 stars. Paula is a fantastic teacher. I highly recommend the course. I loved it!"

    Susanne Tietz

  • "I have wanted to make a traditional heritage kilt for decades. I couldn't be happier with the results. Paula is who you need to learn this heritage craft from."

    Somhairle Wilkins

  • "I had a great time learning from the best kilt maker. I would highly recommend Paula to anyone who loves to learn and wants to create a beautiful garment."

    Roos de Boer

  • "This course has been nothing short of amazing! I started with a dream of making a kilt, but with not the first idea of what to do. Paula will help you make a beautiful bespoke kilt that you are justifiably proud of."

    Margie Guild

  • "There isn't a better kilt maker in Scotland, if not the world! If you get the opportunity to learn with Paula, you should grab that chance with both hands."

    Jillian Boyd Hughes

  • I trained with Paula and her attention to detail and perfectionism enabled me to start my own kilt making business...I couldn't have had this lifestyle change without her!!

    Leona Webster - Kiltquine - Isle of Skye