Get your "feet wet" with the 4-yarder, then take the time to make an 8-yarder after you've got the feeling back in your finger tips. The 4-yard version leaves more play for small variances and will still look good. An 8-yarder that doesn't have the proper taper will have the pleats wandering all over the place. You should be able to get the concept with the first 4-yard version.

Have fun!!!!!