well i've made a few jigs, they are my absolute favorite bait! The ones I have made I bought the skirt separate. They're kinda cheap to make. I bout it by the foot but i can't remember how much it was, alot cheaper than going to wal-mart and buying a jig though . As much as I fish with em I like to experiment alot with different colors. You'd be amazed at the colors of jigs you catch fish on!