Kilting in the Age of Ozempic (or, 5 yd vs. 8 yd)

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It is often the case that the maker will sit down and ponder after counting the number of setts and checking measurements - maybe two or three options occur. With luck after a few trial foldings and checkings it will become obvious what the best option will be, though sometimes it is the only one which will result in a satisfactory outcome.

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There are added complications with asymmetric tartans which need to be cut in one piece, and such things as fabric which has white patches which when folded form an X across the pleats.

It might seem complicated, but it keeps the little grey cells active.

Anne the Pleater

Thanks SO much for that illuminating discussion. I guess that what's needed is a bit more explanatory categorization on for sale websites; e.g., not just "5 yard" or "8 yard," but also more elaborate descriptions of construction methods. USA Kilts does that; e.g., they offer "top stitched" and "premier" 8 yard kilts, and their pricing interface contains modifiers for additional costs related to requiring more than 8 yards of material, or single vs. double width cloth. Another thing that often isn't mentioned is whether the bottom will be selvedge or hemmed. I suspect I'll be learning (or learning, then immediately forgetting) stuff like this for the remainder of my "autumn" years