I almost always press the pleats in before sewing, as then they are flat.
When you pressed the pleats after sewing, did you use a ham? I suspect you did not and the slight distortion your eagle eye sees is due to the pressure of the iron being in conflict with the curve of the garment. It really is a most excellent kilt, and no one would ever think that it was the second one you had made.
It really is very slight but you might consider doing the pressing in of the pleats before the sewing in future, as after that is done you need only a light pressing, or even a shot of steam just to take out creases rather than putting them in.
Anne the Pleater :ootd:
Last edited by Pleater; 31st May 15 at 12:25 PM.
I presume to dictate to no man what he shall eat or drink or wherewithal he shall be clothed."
-- The Hon. Stuart Ruaidri Erskine, The Kilt & How to Wear It, 1901.
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