Sometime back, my brother and I purchased about 9 yards of double width 16oz Cunningham tartan from Tartan Store. The beautiful wool was shipped to my Grandmother Cunningham to make tanks for us both. She has never made a kilt before, but armed with a copy of Barb's book (a Christmas present from yours truly) and her years of sewing experience she set out. Technically this is not a DIY for me, I cant sew a stitch but I figured you all might like to see the progress. She sends me pics every now and then on how the kilts are coming. Here's the progress so far. (Sorry for the big pics, I tried to edit but to no avail).

Pleated to the stripe


pleat cut-out


Interfacing?



Now, she has told me there will be 2 yards or so extra. I'm not real sure what to do with those. I wouldnt mind having a fly plaid for my brother and I, but is that enough wool? or I was thinking a pair of trews for each of us? Again, I have no idea how much fabric these kinds of things take. Any input and comments welcome. I think my Grand Mum is doing a wonderful job so far!

Regards,
Bishop