My first knife pleat and Tartan

[Eric Peterson]

Compleated my first knife pleat/Tartan today, except for loops. Man it is difficult to line up stripes on fell. I pressed and pinned before I sewed, if anyone has any pointers on that it would be a big help. My wife picked up the material at Joann's, it is a poly blend. Lets see if it holds better than the cotton I was using. I pressed the pleats on the wood floor, maybe that will help.

[ozth3dog]

Look's good!! Very nice job.

[Carolina Kiltman]

Nice Job.

Barb T. has some nice pointers in her book on kiltmaking about keeping the horizontal stripes lined up whilst sewing.

My guess is that the PV will do a better job of holding a crease. I have found that Polyester does if you use lots of steam and pressure. (Just don't get the Iron too hot!)

[Highlander31]

Looks nice. Congratulations on your triumph over the knife pleat.

[meinfs]

Congratulations on your first knife pleat! Great job!

[Spc. Scott]

That looks great! Well done.

[george7]

Looks good. Looks like it's time to try wool or pv.

[ardchoille]

Good job! I'm thinking a Buzz Kidder sporran would look great with that

[Packhound]

Great looking kilt. Inspires me to press on to MY next. When is your next?