What size for a fly plaid?

[piperdbh]

I have seen fly plaids that were 40 inches square, but Chas's suggestion would be even better. With 4 meters of double-width, you have enough for a fly plaid and a half-plaid, both, with some left over for a scarf.

[RockyR]

Some companies (like us) make them bigger for taller guys and smaller for shorter guys. 42" X 42" would be for someone 5'6". 48" X 48" would be for someone 6'. 54"X 54" would be for someone 6'6".

Different makers use different measurements. There IS NO STANDARD when it comes to the size of a Fly Plaid. The sizes I listed above are what we use (or close to it) as they're what we think works best. Each kiltmaker (and "fly plaid maker") will have a differing opinion on it. The truth is: there's no 100% right answer. Cut a square a bit BIGGER than you think you might need, then test it (BEFORE fringing it). If you want it a bit shorter, cut a bit more off each side and re-test. Work your way down until you like the size, then fringe each side 1" to 1.5".

[A Robertson]

'Standard' size in GB is 48" x 48", for normal fly plaid. (Pipers plaid is 54" x 54"). Standard should drape to bottom of sock turnover, pipers should drape to top of spats.

[David Thorpe]

Pipers plaid is 54" x 54"

Way too small for a plaid which loops under one shoulder and over the other.

[unixken]

Way too small for a plaid which loops under one shoulder and over the other.

Agreed. A Piper's Plaid can be seen here, about half way down the page: http://www.tartansauthority.com/high...ern/flyplaids/

[jhockin]

although it sounds like you don't have 2 yards of dbl wide, you might be interested in this post, as an alternative to the "fly plaid", in future:

http://kiltmaker.blogspot.ca/2008/04...ats-plaid.html

[A Robertson]

Ooops! - Forgive me! (I am new here!) - Typo error - 'Pipers Plaid' - or 'full plaid' here in GB are 106" x 54". This gives a diagonal of approx !0'