Quote Originally Posted by MDR-V300
Now, I've been informed that the main difference between a 4 and an 8-yard kilt is the depth of the pleats. How deep are we talking here? If my training in fractions is any help, it would seem that they need to be 3 times as deep to eat up that much fabric. Are there any other points that need to be considered when making an 8-yarder that differ from a 4-yard?

And why does my foot hurt?

Derek
In most cases an 8 yard kilt is hand sewn the depth of the pleat is about the same a full sett if the repeat is 14-16cm and double if it's a 7.5cm repeat.
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