One thing that I do that makes Barb cringe is to mark and press my pleats before I stitch.
I also use my Engineer's method of determining pleat layout.
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Here is a kilt pressed, basted and ready to start sewing the pleat tapers.
Please notice that a strip of flat fabric laid on top of the pleats aligns perfectly.
This method works for me as I stitch left handed. The fabric is in front of me on my table and the pleat I am working on is easily accessible.
Notice that I use an English style ring thimble.
I also find that using am marking jig sometimes comes in handy.
My reasoning for basting or pinning my pleats before sewing is to insure that the non-stitched portions stay straight and parallel.
If I am pleating to Sett i will keep my layout strip handy and lay it on the pleats at the bottom of the Fell are to insure I keep the proper size at the hips.
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