Measurements and Splits

[raibeart_dubh]

First thing I'd do is add 1/2" to both measurements. You'll put the buckles on at the actual measurements, but the extra half inch gives you a little wiggle room in case your pleats are a hair shy or if you expand a little.

For the splits, I'd go for:

waist: 21 1/2 apron; 20 pleats

hips: 22 1/2 apron; 23 pleats

Second thing is that the length measurement sounds _really_ long. When you add a 2" rise to that for the layout, you'll have a kilt that's 28" long overall. I've never made a kilt that long, even for someone who's over 6'4". I would double-check that length before I did anything else unless you are really, _really_ tall.

Thanks for the advice on the splits, Barb! I will recheck my length. I have a made to measure kilt from Scotland that is that length and it fits great. I may have accidentally included the rise though so I'll double check. I am 6' 6" and most of my length is in my legs. I'm thinking 25" would be better, I have some off that rack kilts that are 24" and I have to wear them a tad low.