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?

As a fellow kilt maker, I understand how challenging it can be to achieve exceptional results on your own.

That’s why I promise this :

You can master the art of kilt making without the frustration of vague incomplete instructions.

My courses provide the detailed guidance and support you need to craft kilts with confidence and skill.

Register your interest for the Q&A session to answer all your questions about the “Online Kilt Making” course in June 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

    Launching June / July 2025

    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.

    Join my interest group to get updates and offers.

    Find out more!
  • Smith Weathered tartan heavy weight

    In Person Classes

    Available in May 2025

    Maybe online training isn’t quite right for you, and you’d prefer the personal touch of in-person learning.

    Well, wait no further!

    I’m delighted to announce that I’m now taking bookings for 12-day intensive courses and weekly classes in my dedicated kilt-making space!

    “The Kilt Loft”

    Limited spaces, available - don’t miss out on your kilt making experience.

    Discover a kilt making experience unlike any other!

    Find out more!

  • "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

  • Paula's knowledge of this craft is mind blowing and her enthusiasm is so infectious. I can't recommend this enough.

    Donna Hogg - Cottage Kilts - South Uist