I wonder if my being ambidexterous in sewing influenced my choice of pleating methods.

I am naturally left handed, but practise most things in either hand, unless there is some mechanical reason not to - scissors are one thing I have to have the left handed option, and I usually write left handed, though often I have something in my right hand so it is easier.

I am thinking of changing the light kilt to something different - perhaps to the sett - it means taking out the stitching, but I'd rather lose what I have done and go on to make a kilt I would wear.

The kilts are 6 yards - the 'right' side is brushed, so I cut it across the fabric and used the inside so the diagonal of the twill weaving runs in the right direction. The brushing makes the fabric thicker than the weight might suggest, and I think I will have to cut out the back of the fell of these kilts, unless some heavy pressing will flatten it down. If it will not I might try a military box pleat with the back cut out, and add more material.