I own The Book and REALLY have enjoyed learning about traditional kiltmaking and very much look forward to making a 16oz full 8-yard traditional MacNaughton Weathered kilt one day.... The problem is, like so many in the screwed up American economy, I'm broke! So, as heretical as this may sound, I'm looking for a way to modify the instructions in The Art of Kiltmaking for a 5 yard casual kilt. Has anyone attempted this or have any advice? I'm hoping that I could make a casual to get me going but I don't care much for box pleats, which obviously includes the Newsome addendum out as well as the x-kilt instructions. I'm picky, I know! haha Any advice would be appreciated!