Interesting...I just obtained 2 yards of double wide tartan at a bargain price on eBay. (can't beat 13.00 and still has the tag from the UK sale) i think it is saxony rather than worsted but has the same hand weight as my 13 oz kilts. Not a great selvage so will need to hem it. The original intention was to use it for my first attempt at a box pleat kilt.
Here's my question for the experienced kit makers. Is 4 yards (2 yards double wide) enough to make a Kingussie or should I stick to a box pleat? My waist is 35" and seat is 41.
Matt, I read up on some rather old posts that you used to do 8-yarders and prefer nothing more than 6-yards now. With that said, do you ever make exceptions to the standard styles on your site? For example (just an example) would you do a 6-yard Reverse Kingussie? One more question (slightly off topic): are your 6-yard box pleats the same thing as the pleating style sometimes called "military box pleats" or are they the standard box pleats made smaller?
Thank you, sir. I'm thinking about plans for a new kilt and want to shop around and know my options.
One more question (slightly off topic): are your 6-yard box pleats the same thing as the pleating style sometimes called "military box pleats" or are they the standard box pleats made smaller?
Take a look at this thread, it will (or will not) answer your questions about the MBP. Enjoy.
Originally Posted by Liam
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