Quote Originally Posted by bubba
This might sound like a silly question, but what is the practical difference between a 4 yard and 8 yard kilt as far as appearance goes?
Mike
A 4yd tends to be machine sewn whereas the 8 yd hand stitched. As stated before more narrower pleats. The finish inside tends to be better as well. Curtains or lining covering the cut outof the pleats inside.
Asthetically the hand stitched pleats look better. Blu has coined it a better swish. very nice garment, great for dancing in too.
Contemporary kilts i.e. UK's Amerikilt and R kilts have 4-5.5 yds.