Quote Originally Posted by chasem
I was planning on doing a casual/traditional (wider pleats, being as it's less material) with the Stewart (pleated ot the stripe), but I'm a little unsure now, reading what you've wrote.

I guess my question is, will following Barb's book for traditional instructions still work, as long as I widen the pleats, but keep them uniform?
The repeat/pattern will answer that better than I can. It will also determine whether you can pleat it to the stripe or sett. ALWAYS remember that you need to allow for the under-apron when you're doing the math. Too many people forget that material when they're adding-up the available amount.

Whether you're making a "casual" or a "traditional" kilt, Barb's sewing techniques are the best to use... and are what's taught when you learn from the "Master Kilt Makers". I had to open my mind to the new hand-sewing techniques that they taught me, and they do it because it works BEST.

Use her sewing techniques to make a truly beautiful and quality kilt. Use YOUR calculations for the pleat depth and width to get the best use of the available material. Combine the two and you just can't go wrong!

For what it's worth... I actually LIKE the look of a handsewn casual. The hidden stitching and the drape are exceptional on a casual, and are rare to see. Do the math carefully so that you have a beautiful kilt!

" Measure Twice... Sew Once."