Acctually, I too find the idea of a kilt out of a military blanket an awsome idea. I have two such blankets already, one is my mothers from Norwich [and have NO intention of using for this purpose], and another just a standard olive green one.

We have several Military surplus stores in my area and they are certainly cheap enough, and I like the material. I like these for spring and fall wrapping around myself at sporting events, etc. In the northeast I certainly picture this being a warm and welcome kilt fabric!!!

After reading the instruction for an X-Kilt I wanted to try my hand at making one out of poly/cotton blend twill in black. I intend to make one "standard version" first. Then if I am successful use the rest of the fabric for a second one, but making it with cargo pockets, and perhaps due away with the velcro in favor of some other adjustment [probably buckles, perhaps nothing other than my belt, or perhaps I will get creative... we'll wait for that choice to be made].

My question now....
As I said above, I REALLY like the idea of using a wool military surplus blanket for an X-Kilt. How hard would it be to cut a blanket in half and hide the stitch in a pleat? Has anyone else acctually tried this? I know for sure that I would get enough fabric out of one blanket to make one kilt. I would be looking at cutting in half one way [they are 60 x 80], and sewn together would result in just over 4 yrds of material. I may answer my own question a little in the process of making my first kilt... but if anyone has words of advice on this idea I would appreciate it.

I think that this would look different than just buying wool in the same color as the blanket. I really think many people would be able to tell just by looking "hey that looks like a kilt made from an Army surplus blanket", but I may be wrong.