This is the pull in/up on a rather deep pleat, in the under apron, which is identical except for being mirror imaged to the one on the apron.
You will also be able to see that the apron is shaped at the top so as to curve inwards - the top edge is longer than the waistband so it needs to be eased in. When the waist edge is pulled tight under the strain of the buckle the fabric is not put under strain. That would be done for both the top of the apron and the outer layer of the band if using a tartan or patterned material, so they matched. The strain is taken by the inner core, usually military surplus webbing, or for a wide band, seatbelt material, some of which is visible in the background of the photo.
Anne the Pleater. :ootd:
Last edited by Pleater; 24th June 15 at 04:23 PM.
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I presume to dictate to no man what he shall eat or drink or wherewithal he shall be clothed."
-- The Hon. Stuart Ruaidri Erskine, The Kilt & How to Wear It, 1901.
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