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Old 02-11-2009, 07:05 AM
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enough material?
Is 3.5 meters x 56" enough to make a box pleat for 37" waist? Thanks for any help
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Old 02-11-2009, 07:24 AM
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I think it would be, as it is double width cloth.
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Old 02-11-2009, 08:04 AM
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Considering it would 7 metres once split, it is more than enough. Depending on your hip size, you might even be able to make two kilts from the same length.
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Old 02-11-2009, 10:33 AM
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Oh yes - more than enough!! Have you found our box pleat instructions at

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/m...x.html?t=43498

They are a free download, and the instructions lay out all of the info for what you need, etc.
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Old 02-11-2009, 10:41 AM
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...and then some:

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Unless you are extremely tall and need a total kilt drop of 28 inches or more, you should be fine. Might not work for somebody like Shaquille O'Neill.
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Yes, that is plenty of material, even for us tall folks.
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