Here's a bit of advice I just learned the hard way*: When taking measurements with a cloth or paper tailor's measuring tape, check it against some other standard to make sure it's measuring true.

I just discovered that the 60" tape measure I've been carrying around for a few years now is actually 61". (The irony here is that it was a freebie from the office given out to remind people of our six sigma program promoting the value of taking measurements.)

When exacting kiltmakers are willing to accept specifications to the eigth of the inch, it matters.

Regards,
Rex in Cincinnati, having an "off" week.

*Not a kilt-related incident.