Well I have little sense as well. I purchased some F&K tartan (the mystery blue) to make a Christmas give for my partner. Doing as you did, machine top stitched pleats, but he's a little bigger, so needed 30 pleats. "I will get it done" is my new mantra. And I will. Sent it out to have it hemmed, because I may be crazy to commit to this, but I'm not insane!