Need Advice for Making Great Kilts for Two Differently Sized People??

[LadyOfTheCottage]

I appreciate it!
I heard that in the mountains, you never know what weather. Last year was hot and I heard the other year was chilly. Your recommendation I think is what I'm going to go with.

[Kitfoxdave]

I suspect that I may be chastised for this... After reading of many ways of pleating the belted plaid, and struggling to get it put on properly... with a bad leg and arthritis, I settled on 5 yards for a 45 inch waist, 5'11" tall... I pleated it reverse Kingussie style and my wife very kindly sewed in the pleats... this made it much more managable to put on for me. (Drape it over the chair back and seat, sit down, buckle internal belt, lap over the sides, apply leather external belt, stand up and adjust...) The reverse Kingussie style puts the pleat edges facing aft on both sides when walking along. This seems to work well at not catching on everything within 3 feet as you walk by... such as chairs, door hardware, fine china, fancy glassware...
Just my 2 cents.... your experience may vary...

Whatever you decide, enjoy your experience, and don't be afraid to adjust and change things to make the experience better, and more fun! As we age, it becomes important to adapt...