Questions for a first timer

[Nathan S]

I am planning on buying fabric for a Belted Plaid aka great kilt, I have a few questions.
#1: How many yards would be enough of a "Man of MUCH Substance"?
#2: Pertains to the first one is a fabric that is 54" wide enough or would i need to add an extra few inches?
#3: This one is the more "controversial" question, Where do I belt it at, at the waist, which being of larger girth is pretty large or at my hips (Where I were my pants at)?

Any answers to these questions would be helpful.

[Geoff Withnell]

1. My waist (kilt waist) was 60 inches when I started wearing the kilt, and 5 yards of double wide fabric seemed to work fine.

2. I'm about 6' 1" and 54" wide material works for me. Take a tape measure, and measure up from the top of your kneecap. If 54" goes to the top of your head or better, should be fine.

3. Doesn't make a lot of difference. Just make sure the belting is secure, or you will be wearing you kilt at your ankles!

[Tarheel]

Nathan, read another thread titled "location of waist" in the KILT ADVICE forum. There are good insights of measuring, design, and donning the kilt for larger girths from the rabble.