How To Make A Kilt | Kilt Guide

How To Make A Kilt | Kilt Guide

The casual kilt will require approximately 4.5 to 6 metres (5 to 6.5 yards) of cloth, depending on your size. The cloth normally comes in double width (D.W.) size, approximately 138 cms. (54 inches) wide. This will allow two kilts to be made from the one length of cloth.Wool or wool/worsted is best, with polyester/wool as a good alternative. You can also use fabrics such as polyester/viscose at approximately 70% polyester to 30% viscose mix. In fact, any cloth that can hold it`s pressed pleats while allowing everyday creases to drop out, could be used. Test first, if not sure. Wool and wool/worsted cloths are usually twill weave, however, man made fabrics may hang better if they are tightly woven plain weaves. Judge for yourself.The weight of the cloth should be anywhere from 12oz. to 16oz. per metre/yard, depending on how heavy you want your kilt to be. Use winter suit weight, if not sure. Hold a sample up to daylight. If too much light is showing, it`s not suitable. The kilt should cost no more than a decent pair of jeans – and considerably less if “remnant” or “off-cut” cloth is used.

 

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How To Make A Kilt | Kilt Guide

The casual kilt will require approximately 4.5 to 6 metres (5 to 6.5 yards) of cloth, depending on your size. The cloth normally comes in double width (D.W.) size, approximately 138 cms. (54 inches) wide. This will allow two kilts to be made from the one length of cloth.Wool or wool/worsted is best, with polyester/wool as a good alternative. You can also use fabrics such as polyester/viscose at approximately 70% polyester to 30% viscose mix. In fact, any cloth that can hold it`s pressed pleats while allowing everyday creases to drop out, could be used. Test first, if not sure. Wool and wool/worsted cloths are usually twill weave, however, man made fabrics may hang better if they are tightly woven plain weaves. Judge for yourself.The weight of the cloth should be anywhere from 12oz. to 16oz. per metre/yard, depending on how heavy you want your kilt to be. Use winter suit weight, if not sure. Hold a sample up to daylight. If too much light is showing, it`s not suitable. The kilt should cost no more than a decent pair of jeans – and considerably less if “remnant” or “off-cut” cloth is used.

This article, posted on December 27, 2019, provides a guide on how to make a kilt, specifically focusing on the material requirements.

Key takeaways:

• Fabric Quantity: A casual kilt needs approximately 4.5 to 6 meters (5 to 6.5 yards) of double-width cloth (around 138 cm or 54 inches wide).
• Recommended Fabrics: Wool or wool/worsted are ideal, with polyester/wool and polyester/viscose (approx. 70% polyester to 30% viscose) as good alternatives. The key is that the fabric should hold pleats well and allow everyday creases to fall out.
• Weave: Wool fabrics are typically twill weave, while tightly woven plain weaves might hang better for synthetic fabrics.
• Weight: The cloth should weigh between 12oz. to 16oz. per meter/yard. The article suggests using winter suit weight as a reference and advises against fabric that shows too much light when held up.
• Cost: A kilt should be comparable in price to a good pair of jeans, potentially less if using remnant or off-cut cloth.