Need a Dbl check on my measurements

[Bart_In_A_Kilt]

I created a quick spreadsheet to help me calculate pleating to the stripe per Barbs "The Art of Kiltmaking" book. I have all my measurements taken and the tartan is all chalked up and readt to proceed to sewing. BUT I wanted to run the numbers one more time. so I plugged them into a spread sheet that would allow me to experiment quicker and easier.



With the amount of fabric I started out with, just short of 8 yards, I have available to me to create a Kilt with as many as 41 Pleats ( to the stripe ) . However, after running the numbers, It looks as if the results are more favorable if I back that down to 32 Pleats.

That gives me among other things, more standard dimensions in each pleat ( read easier to replicate ) and a savings in linear yardage.

Am I wacked, or does this look like it makes sense?

[Rex_Tremende]

I created a quick spreadsheet to help me calculate pleating to the stripe per Barbs "The Art of Kiltmaking" book. I have all my measurements taken and the tartan is all chalked up and readt to proceed to sewing.

I'm thrilled to see that you didn't give up after reading The Book. You made a spreadsheet! With embedded formulae, I bet.

Keep it up!

Regards,
Rex.