I really didn't realize how bad it looked until she took these pictures.

I just looked at the x-kilt instructions and I think that may be a good way to go. The box pleats may work better for me. I did just go from the waist measurement, I didn't know how to take the big hips into the equation.

I am not sure how much material is in the kilt. I think it is actually only about 3 yards. Like I said it was the scrap material from my daughters skirt, so I had to make do with what I had. (I really thought there was more material in it) Each apron is 15" long. There are only 13 pleats. The tartan has a 5" pattern, laying on the table each pleat has 2" showing and 3" pleated under. (as you can see when I wear it the pleats certainly spread out.)

Since my son wants a Gordon kilt I think I will just order more material and make 2. I will most likely leave this one as is and chalk it up as a learning experience. I really don't think there is enough material for even the x-kilt now that I did a bit of math on the material....and my butt.

Thanks for the comments, they have given me some good ideas on the next one!