Problems with my Apron

[Sean Wilson]

Well... I did it... and I'm stunned at the solution but before I spill the beans here's both apron edges. Remember the kilt's not finished and there are no straps on yet so its precariously held in place with a belt.

Just a reminder... it looked like this (in mirror image)

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Now it looks like this

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I unstitched the first pleat, added an extra inch to the hip line of the apron and pinned everything into place... It still didn't work. I tried Anne's suggestion with the deep pleat and still no joy. So I stitched everything back as it was and resigned myself to the fact this would be a house kilt.

As I mentioned earlier... I might as well try steam pressing the apron. I took out my ham and curved the top of the apron. Steam pressed the apron edge and deep pleat into place before trying on again. This time it fit nicely.

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I have to say I'm gob smacked. Steam was the magic ingredient!!!!!

I'll post again when the kilts finished ;-)