What about starting the sewing of pleats from the other end, ie, the under-apron, so the pleats would end up pointing in the opposite direction, and the left-handed could sew with their dominant hand as comes naturally to them, and, for example, secure the material under their left leg. I know, the first one will (probably) look quite unusual, but doubtless the first reverse Kingussie did too.
That could probably work, but figuring out the rest of the steps to complete the kilt (ie. reverse pleat etc.) might be confusing for a first time kilt maker. I know that whenever I'm trying to learn something new I'm fearful of getting in over my head. I had an art teacher in high school who was fond of saying that one has to learn the rules before one can break them. Perhaps someone one day will sit down, figure it out and commit it to paper.
Originally Posted by Grizzled Ian
And can a box-pleated kilt be sewn from the other end?
A box-pleated kilt is on my to-do list. While I have downloaded to addendum the TAoK, I haven't studied it yet. Maybe some of our more intrepid members have tried it?
Originally Posted by Grizzled Ian
Note of humour: when I first read the title of this thread, I hoped nobody else was wearing it at the time.
Heh Heh. I can just picture some poor soul having to model the thing and handle "queries and comments" from the general public.
There is a kiltmaker, Robert McDonald from Vancouver who from time to time teaches kiltmaking courses here in Ontario. What his policy is on lefties, I'm not exactly sure but I have seen his course outline which says he has a simpler way of kiltmaking. I would love to attend one of those. http://flemingcollege.ca/PDF/Courses/ARTS1566_41.pdf
Originally Posted by Grizzled Ian
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