X kilt Second attempt

[Arlen]

You know, I'd actually like both a kilt and a couch in that tartan.
Very nice.

Hope to see it completed soon.

[RK-REX]

Not a whole lot more, but I have all of the pleats pressed in. If the color looks funny it's because I used a wet cloth to give it another press after it was finished and it's a bit damp. I am still going to have to sew the edges, but at least I'll have the shape somewhat there. I'm going to let it rest in this position for awhile. I may not pin the rest until I begin to sew.

Speaking of sewing, I have a question for those watching this who make kilts. Do I sew the inside pleats as well??

25" of pleats... I have more respect for the real kilt makers among us with every step I take toward completion of this project. Still fighting that "curvature" of the pleats, but I think (hope) I can get it straight once I start to sew.
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This is formerly 146" of fabric.
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Perhaps this session seemed to try my patience more because I only drank water while working on it??? Off to bed, someone have a pint for me, I've got to get up very early tomorrow.

[The F-H.C.A.G.]

This is cotton material right? I WOULD sew up the inner pleats. And have many adult beverages on hand-very tedious. But not as tedious as trying to press the pleats into order every time you wear it (if you DON'T sew up the innder edges of the pleats)!

Be well,

[RK-REX]

Very true. It is a cotton rayon blend. It holds a crease, but not as well as I'd like. I'll flip it over and give it another good press from the inside so the inner pleats are well defined, then begin sewing NINE HUNDRED inches of pleat. The things I get myself into all in the name of looking good. LOL

Thanks for the advice Goddess.