Quote Originally Posted by Eric T
...advice for pleat depth and spacing, and what is most functional with a 2 inch spacing...
My first kiltmaking instructions were pulled off the internet a few years ago. Afterward, I purchased (but never wear) one Utilikilt and examined many others.

The conclusion I reached for making a kilt in most heavy cotton fabrics is that each pleat uses 6 inches of fabric - 2 for the reveal and 4 to tuck under. Below the the hipline (or fell) you will have only three layers of fabric. Above the fell there will be some small overlap as the pleats are tapered to the waist. Not to worry, don't cut it out, just secure the tops of the tapered pleats with the waistband and apply a liner. I have followed this system for about a dozen kilts in canvas, camo, and selected prints, with very satisfactory results.

Another experiment is underway with medium weight black cotton, pleating 1 inch reveals and 5 inches tucked under, in an attempt to add weight and mimic the sway of wool.

Lightweight cotton is not suitable for kilting, in my estimation, SportKilts notwithstanding.