Originally Posted by
Moosedog
Great, Brian, thanks for the feedback. Might I ask: what is the rough yardage in your kilts? And the pleat depth? Did you use any special construction methods (e.g. more reinforcement at pleats) because of the lighter-weight fabric. Oops, I realize I am full of questions today...please answer only if convenient.
Thanks,
Moosedog
Bear in mind I have a 46"waist at the navel. I bought 6meters of double wide cloth, used virtually all in the knife pleat and about 5 meters for the box pleat. Machine sewed both kilts. Knife pleat has 3/4 in reveal and 2in pleats - 26 pleats in all. Box pleat has 11 pleats - ea 2 3/4 in. both kilts have deep reverse pleats on the apron side and 8 in fold over on the fringe side to provide more weight.
Hope this helps.
Brian
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