Making my first X-Kilt

[Alan H]

OK, I have some more questions. I separated the two pieces and the short side measures 76". My kilt will have a drop of 22", I might do a hem, so that would be another inch or so.

If I divide the 76 by 3 (this will give me 5 yards of horizontal stripes) that leaves me with a width of 25.3". I'm concerned that this will leave me with very little room for error, and I honestly have no idea how to hide two seams. I think I can figure out one seam, but two will be pushing my non-sewing brain over the edge!

So, to finally get to the point, I am wondering if 3 yards will be enough for my kilt.

My waist (measured at the navel) is 34", my hips (rump in x-kilt speak) is 38", with a 22" drop, and a 9" fell. I plan on doing 9 3" pleats with a 11" over apron.

If I can do the kilt with 3 yards that will make my life just a little it easier, so can it be done?

Thanks,
Jake

You're are asking me to think AWFULLY hard, and besides, it's making *you* think awfully hard. I mean you can lay it all out in your mind, figure out how deep each pleat will be and each fold and add and add again and hope that you don't get half an inch off when you start to actually put the thing together.

Or.

you can go down to the local fabric store and get yourself 5 yards of six-bucks-a-yard twill and make life a whole, whole lot easier.

Look, the X-Kilt is supposed to be easy.

[Jake_S]

Yeah, I know it's supposed to be easy, but I just bought this fabric last saturday and I REALLY(!) want to use it.

I guess I can use the larger 96" piece and know for sure that I will have enough room for error on the drop, and figure out the seams later.

I "think" I will be ok with 3 yards, but I'm not 100% about it.

That's the reason why I'm puling out hair that I don't have.

OR.......
I can be real smart and take Alan's advice, I'll have to think about that.

Jake