That is some nice rework. I think you will be happy with the apron shapes.

Pleating is the hardest part of the kilt. I find that I can to only 5 pleats, mostly less, in one sitting. Try to make your stitches in the fell 10 stitches/inch although, I try for 10 and sometimes only get 8/inch.

It takes time to center the vertical element, keep the tapering from bottom of fell to waist then flare it out above the waist and still keeping the element centered. It doesn't get easier, but you are more vigilant the more you do it.

Kilt on,