Quote Originally Posted by ForresterModern View Post
Since the tartan is sold in meters (one meter =1.1 yards) would 4 meters be enough for the kilt (4.4yards) or would I have to go up to 5 meters just for the extra couple inches to get the whole nine yards? Also, I guess my bigger concern is the double width fabric only being 140 cm wide (slightly over 55 inches wide double width and 27.5 inches in single width after splitting the piece) and my needs for an overall kilt length of 26 inches.
You can actually make a kilt using however much tartan you have, so 4 meters would work. You might just have to have somewhat larger pleats. And, if you decided to pleat to the stripe (as I did Canuck's), you're probably just fine with 4 meters (you can get more pleats in a given length of fabric if the kilt is pleated to the stripe). If it saves you having to hassle with the web site, definitely go with 4 meters.

Yes, 140 cm should be wide enough. The only wrinkle may be that the kiltmaker may not be able to make the top band match the tartan in the apron. But, it will be hidden by your belt anyway.

And - BTW - a kilt 26" overall is a _really_ long kilt. Are you really tall?