Being new to kilt wearing, and needing to measure, I grabbed the
measuring tape and "had at it". But, while measuring with a normal
tailor's tape measure works for waist and hips -- there is no easy
way for a single person to measure himself for the "fall" measurement.

Now, given the number of clever people here, I suspect that someone
has suggested this, but a quick search did not show it.

As an easier way to measure the fall, use a carpenter's rule instead
of a cloth tape measure. Kneel on the floor, make sure that you
are as vertical as possible and read the length at the desired top
of the kilt.

The reasons for a need to "self measure" will be explained in another post.

-Don