Casual non-tartan kilt

[isabelladangelo]

What Cilean stated but you can also get some lovely plaids -if you want- rather cheaply.  Always go with natural fibers when sewing for outdoor events if you can.   I've seen tons of homespun cotton plaids for as little at $2 a yard at Walmart or Joanns.  Also check the online fabric resources.   

The great kilt is the way you most likely want to go.  Good luck!

[LadyStitch]

I wish you luck.  I will say I had alot of luck doing that pattern for the kilt.  It works great and if you get stuck, post on x-marks the scott.  The guys there will help you. I would like to make my DH another kilt from the pattern. 
And follow the suggestions and recomendations that they give you.  They KNOW what they are talking about.

[Goody]

Simplicity 8913

[LadyShadow]

Simplicity 8913

I used that pattern.  The kilts I made did not turn out as well as I wanted.  But when you factor in the fact that Hubby was trying to help me while I was at work and not at home with the fabric.  He didnt measure and just started cutting the pattern out.  The kilts ended up a bit shorter than we would have liked.  Although it was a great and easy pattern to use and I plan on using it again.