Yes, Anthony, I've done a bunch of kilts that require short pieces cut across the fabric, instead of going the long way. Corduroy has to be done that way, and the "beach kilt" prints that I use. It's not so bad with 60-inch wide fabric. Sucks when you have to do it with 42-inch.

I am curious about the "nap" you speak of. Twill generally has a diagonal grain.