I made a 4-yard box-pleated kilt recently from 16 oz Weathered Ferguson wool, following Barb's book with a few modifications. It is every bit as tailored as a "tank", but is oh so comfortable. I wore it to the Woodland games last month and did not suffer "kilt envy" in the least bit. California valley summers are just too dang hot for 8-yard kilts. Of course, I also have a wide variety of cotton kilts for working, playing and everyday wear.