The long weekend was good for me to get some sewing done. That and a little time burning the midnight oil tonight. Had a small heart attack when I measured the pleats in the hips and discovered I'd lost an inch, but it only took a minute to do the steeking again and gain it back. The pleats are about 0.5cm(1/8") small, but the aprons are about that larger than the split I'd intended so I think I'm good. Remarkably, the top band lined up perfectly on the under apron as well!

At any rate. Except for pressing (I found a block of wood that should do the trick) and adding the buckles and straps which should be in any day, this is put together. Now I'll place another order for more tartan cloth intended for two more kilts, mine this time, and a little something for the wife.

Thanks again for the input, ladies. I'll wager I've learned as much on this one as on the last, but this time the lessons weren't quite so hard won. On to Mk3 next. (see my avatar )