fabric length

[Kilted Taper]

can a kilt be made out of a piece of fabric 2yrds X 54"? It'll just be a fun "novelty" kilt so I won't be worried about seams, etc.

[MacMullen]

That should be enough to make a casual kilt with wide, shallow pleats.

If it's just for fun you might check out the Simplicity pattern #8913. It's the Celtic Costume pattern, or something like that. It only uses a couple of yards of fabric for the "kilt".

[Canuck]

can a kilt be made out of a piece of fabric 2yrds X 54"? It'll just be a fun "novelty" kilt so I won't be worried about seams, etc.

Yes you will be able to make a 4 yd walking or sewn down kilt. However the kilt length will have to be no longer than 25" as you need material for waistband and belt loops and buckle fasteners and fringe.

[furrycelt]

Well, my kilt making experience is very very basic, but I guess technically you could make a very simple kilt with that amount of material.

Cut the piece in half so you have two 2yd pieces each 27 inches wide. Put them end-to-end and you will have a 4yd piece 27 inches wide. 4yds should be more than enough to get two full approns and some pleats in the back. 27 inches should be enough to cover from the waist to the knees as well.

Having to join two pieces end-to-end isn't ideal, but I guess it can be done.

-ian

[Kilted Taper]

Thanks for all the replies. They've all been what I was expecting.

[Canuck]

Having to join two pieces end-to-end isn't ideal, but I guess it can be done.

-ian

You would be surprised at how many Traditional kilts are made this way`

[Mike S]

You would be surprised at how many Traditional kilts are made this way`

All the kilts I have made were constructed this way, and it is a common and accepted practice when using double width material.

[millar]

Matt Newsome says that 4 yards is plenty. He makes them with box pleats. There have been a couple of threads dealing with constructing 4 yarders, just do a thread search.