What size for a fly plaid?

[gwynng]

I purchased some F&K tartan (Ramsay New Blue) to make my next kilt. I got 4 metres of double width fabric with the specific intention of making a fly plaid to match. I have found that 6-7 yards (single width) is adequate for kilt on my body size. (Even my Scottish made tank only uses 7.5 yards at the most.) So this begs the question, with plenty of fabric, what would be the ideal size for a fly plaid?

I am 5'11" if that has any bearing.

[Chas]

1.5 yd X 1.5yd or 54" by 54" is large enough.

Regards

Chas

[piperdbh]

I have seen fly plaids that were 40 inches square, but Chas's suggestion would be even better. With 4 meters of double-width, you have enough for a fly plaid and a half-plaid, both, with some left over for a scarf.

[RockyR]

Some companies (like us) make them bigger for taller guys and smaller for shorter guys. 42" X 42" would be for someone 5'6". 48" X 48" would be for someone 6'. 54"X 54" would be for someone 6'6".

Different makers use different measurements. There IS NO STANDARD when it comes to the size of a Fly Plaid. The sizes I listed above are what we use (or close to it) as they're what we think works best. Each kiltmaker (and "fly plaid maker") will have a differing opinion on it. The truth is: there's no 100% right answer. Cut a square a bit BIGGER than you think you might need, then test it (BEFORE fringing it). If you want it a bit shorter, cut a bit more off each side and re-test. Work your way down until you like the size, then fringe each side 1" to 1.5".

[A Robertson]

'Standard' size in GB is 48" x 48", for normal fly plaid. (Pipers plaid is 54" x 54"). Standard should drape to bottom of sock turnover, pipers should drape to top of spats.

[David Thorpe]

Pipers plaid is 54" x 54"

Way too small for a plaid which loops under one shoulder and over the other.

[unixken]

Way too small for a plaid which loops under one shoulder and over the other.

Agreed. A Piper's Plaid can be seen here, about half way down the page: http://www.tartansauthority.com/high...ern/flyplaids/

[jhockin]

although it sounds like you don't have 2 yards of dbl wide, you might be interested in this post, as an alternative to the "fly plaid", in future:

http://kiltmaker.blogspot.ca/2008/04...ats-plaid.html

[A Robertson]

Ooops! - Forgive me! (I am new here!) - Typo error - 'Pipers Plaid' - or 'full plaid' here in GB are 106" x 54". This gives a diagonal of approx !0'