To make a traditional kilt, you typically need:
- 8-yard kilt: About 7.3 metres of tartan fabric – this is the standard for formal Highland dress and provides full pleating and swish.
- 5-yard kilt: About 4.5 metres – a lighter, more casual option with fewer pleats.
The exact amount can vary slightly depending on the wearer’s size and the width of the fabric roll (usually 140 cm wide for double-width tartan or around 70 cm for single-width).