Quote Originally Posted by brewerpaul View Post
When I had Bonnie Greene make my kilt I not only gave her all the measurements, including height, I also took a photo of myself in my Hecktor Russell kilt so she could actually see my body shape. One straight on and one sideways. She appreciated the photos and I now have a wonderful kilt that fits perfect.
I did the exact same thing for Bonnie! Too funny.

I agree with previous comments, I guess it is as a last sanity check. Kind of the kilt makers version of "measure twice, cut once".