DIY attempt number 6

**Aspiringloser** · 14th January 12, 05:26 PM

I've made up my mind. I ain't wasting no more time. Here I go again!

Grampian Modern from Marton Mills 16 oz. wool. It will be pleated to the sett. Stay tuned!

**Father Bill** · 14th January 12, 05:28 PM

Good for you! You're a sight gutsier than I!

**Aspiringloser** · 14th January 12, 06:18 PM

Nah! You can do it. I say go for it.

**Aspiringloser** · 14th January 12, 10:51 PM

I did a test pleat pinning to the actual measurements to make sure the elements for the pleats that I chose would recreate the sett proportionately. I'm satisfied with the results so now it's on to stitching pleats.

**flyrod6057** · 15th January 12, 09:31 AM

Looks great so far. I'd say that you're off to a fine start!

BTW, that's a gorgeous tartan you're working with as well...

**Aspiringloser** · 15th January 12, 11:12 AM

Thanks, and I agree. You can't go wrong with lots of vivid blue.

**Aspiringloser** · 17th January 12, 10:28 PM

So far, so good. I wanted to make sure my pleats don't wander so I drew in the center lines and pleat outlines with chalk. I'm hoping this chalk will come off when I press it. I've noticed that wool is much easier to work with than the PV I've stitched in the past.

**Aspiringloser** · 22nd January 12, 07:49 PM

The pleats are finally done. Luckily, this time there is no hem to stitch. I'm super stoked about that. I'm loving this kilt, but in a strictly pleatonic way.

More to come...