I made a pleated tartan skirt

[AlabamaCelticLass]

Last fall for the 2019 Stone Mountain Highland Games that my husband and I attend, I made a pleated tartan skirt for myself, using this guide written by XMarks member Alan H... http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...ownload-64771/

The instructions are very well-written, welcoming and easy to follow. While the skirt turned out pretty good, I still need to get back to it and and add a better closure than just a simple hook and eye. What was funny is, when I wore it to the games, there was the slightest wind that picked up the open edge of the front apron... I learned from experience that kilt pins definitely CAN be a necessity!! Luckily there was no serious fashion faux-pas.


I'm used to pants and skirts sitting closer to my natural waist, rather than riding low on my hips as this one does. I would like to try a different style in the future or figure out a way to alter this one, so that it has higher coverage. Here are some pictures of mine as I wore in in October, as I said it still needs a few tweaks but it was wearable and I was happy with it for the weekend. Friendly, constructive criticism welcome!

1) Pinning and setting the pleats before stitching:



2) Ready for stitching on my vintage Singer 301A sewing machine:



3) Front view, on the hanger:



4) View of pleats, on the hanger:



5) A few of me wearing it (didn't think to get a picture of the pleats with it on):