Quote Originally Posted by MacLowlife View Post
I expect one could substitute wooden clothespins for paper clips- with the caveat that you would have to press around them and slide them into place after having pressed the spot next... All of this sounds laborious, but much less so than basting.

Jordan, you have my sympathies- that feeling that something STILL isn't right, even when others no longer see the flaw- it's a terrible nagging feeling. But I do think you should give it a go with some kind of clips, metal, wood or otherwise. Or maybe try both methods- basting and clipping- on different pleats and see which gives better results and requires less effort.

In the end, the knowledge that you gave it a try is probably as comforting as anything else. Do let us know.
I love that idea about clothespins! Those would be so easy to move around. And no fear of getting any stains on the kilt. I work alot with dance tartans that have great swathes of white that any speck of unseen rust would instantly leave a permanent stain. Of course I don't use paperclips at all being of the pin/baste/press bend of mind, but clothespins would give a sweet alternative to pinning before basting. Thanks!