I'm not sure I quite follow your instructions on taping; I'll have to re-read several times more, I think.

News on the corduroy: I destitched the insides of the pleats. I just wasn't happy with the way the thing fit once I sewed the insides of the pleats to the next pleat from fell-to-waist. The tops are now held fast by the waistband (broke two needles - corduroy is HEAVY) and I may hand-sew the pleats just at the fell.

Tonight - I hope - I'll add the strap and belt loops, trim the hundreds of little thready bits hanging off everywhere, and then it'll be done! This is the most difficult kilt I've done yet because of the thickness of the fabric. But it was also greatly simplified by having the guide lines built-in. I'm still not satisified with my accuracy and precision, but I think that will come with practice.

The next kilt will be a camo kinguissie in cotton-poly twill. But before then I have to build a sewing table. Presently my machine sits atop a game table, and I only have the portable platform that attaches to the machine. Much too small a working surface when I'm trying to sew in the tapers and most of the kilt hangs in free space. The new table will use a countertop and the machine will be recessed so I have a much larger working surface.

Hopefully I'll post pics this weekend. Stay tuned!

boB