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    I occasionally do a small pocket between the last pleats before the underapron,the pocket is actually made of cotton and fixed in between the pleats. This is fairly secure , but as with any pocket on a kilt shouldn't be over filled otherwise it will show.
    The fringe on the front apron acts a a good foil to disguise the opening.
    A few times I;ve put the pocket onthe otherside of the apron, and it's fine for a little loose change or a mobile phone, indeed even a few business cards!

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    Quote Originally Posted by paulhenry View Post
    I occasionally do a small pocket between the last pleats before the underapron,
    Do you mean under the reverse pleat? Do you cut the fabric or just leave it separated as for the buttonhole?

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    Quote Originally Posted by xman View Post
    Do you mean under the reverse pleat? Do you cut the fabric or just leave it separated as for the buttonhole?
    I don't cut any fabric, but I insert a cotton pocket between pleats, I have to put an extra piece of horsehair canvas inside the pleat to strengthen the edge of the fold. the pocket is carefully stitched in , and then I stitch the tartan layers together just to reinforce, which also helps to stop the pocket gaping too much.


    [QUOTE=BLHS209]I will have to remember this when I make my kilt(s). Seems like a simple thing to do.

    Chris Shepherd

    It's fairly straightforward , but I'm not sure it's entirely simple, but it's certainly worthwhile giving it a go!

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    Quote Originally Posted by paulhenry View Post
    ... it's certainly worthwhile giving it a go!
    It seems to me that the pocket opening would take up most of the fell stitching for that pleat. Does this change the Stability of the pleats? i mean do they seem loose? I assume you separate the hair canvas just as is done for the buttonhole as well or is this accomplished below the fell somehow?

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