Military Box Pleat

**Ancienne Alliance** · 9th March 08, 02:21 AM

Good morning all !

I am looking for pictures of a Rolled Military Box Pleat kilt.
Thanks,

Robert

**walkerk** · 9th March 08, 02:57 AM

Robert,

Here are some past threads with pictures which may be what you are looking for. Also, there have been several discussions on the military box pleat. Way2Fractious has done a recent and thorough study of the design and construction and may be of help if you are planning on sewing your own.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/m...x.html?t=33534

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/w...x.html?t=34853

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/m...x.html?t=27980

**Ancienne Alliance** · 9th March 08, 03:33 AM

Thank You Walkerk.
Amazing stuff ! Ipresssive too !
How about the twirl ? How does it moove ?

**Riverkilt** · 9th March 08, 01:23 PM

Check the About Kathy link at http://www.kathyskilts.com/

Kathy went back to the Keith Kilt School in Scotland to learn how to properly make military box pleats.

Shoot her an email, she's a nice lady and I'm sure she'd answer any questions.

Ron

**Ancienne Alliance** · 9th March 08, 01:30 PM

well thank you, that's really kind of you.
Robert

**Bugbear** · 9th March 08, 01:42 PM

Here is a link to one of my threads where ChattanCat posted some pictures.
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/m...x.html?t=33348

Here is where he posted the picture. I think this is the right picture, but I will remove it if it is wrong.

Originally Posted by ChattanCat

Like this?

**way2fractious** · 10th March 08, 04:43 PM

Robert, are you preparing to make a military box pleat kilt yourself? Or, are you looking to acquire one already made up?

I would venture that the "twirl" is not as impressive as a knife pleat or your double box pleat because the pleats are shallower and stiffer. In fact, some military box pleat kilts had elastic sewn inside the kilt, behind the pleats, to prevent full extension. But what it lacks in "twirl" is completely made up in its three-dimensional look and bi-directional swing!

w2f

**Ancienne Alliance** · 11th March 08, 01:33 AM

Good morning W2f

Thank You for this precious info.
Chrystel wanted to make one as an "exercice de style". As a professional taylor, she loves having new challenges !
You can imagine that I certainly won't oppose any resistance if Chrystel wants to experiment with different kilts !

Would you have a military box pleat for sale ?

**James MacMillan** · 11th March 08, 09:24 AM

I don't have a "What Price Glory" kilt - but it is my understanding that they are military box pleated.

Their web-site is ..here.. and they are having a sale right now. And with the week dollar, it might be even cheaper for you.

**McFarkus** · 11th March 08, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by James MacMillan

I don't have a "What Price Glory" kilt - but it is my understanding that they are military box pleated.

Their web-site is ..here.. and they are having a sale right now. And with the week dollar, it might be even cheaper for you.

I believe that some of them are knife-pleated. You'd need to check to make sure.