Pleat depth spacing preferences?

**switchblade5984** · 15th May 06, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by way2fractious

My first kiltmaking instructions were pulled off the internet a few years ago. Afterward, I purchased (but never wear) one Utilikilt and examined many others.

The conclusion I reached for making a kilt in most heavy cotton fabrics is that each pleat uses 6 inches of fabric - 2 for the reveal and 4 to tuck under. Below the the hipline (or fell) you will have only three layers of fabric. Above the fell there will be some small overlap as the pleats are tapered to the waist. Not to worry, don't cut it out, just secure the tops of the tapered pleats with the waistband and apply a liner. I have followed this system for about a dozen kilts in canvas, camo, and selected prints, with very satisfactory results.

Another experiment is underway with medium weight black cotton, pleating 1 inch reveals and 5 inches tucked under, in an attempt to add weight and mimic the sway of wool.

Lightweight cotton is not suitable for kilting, in my estimation, SportKilts notwithstanding.

when does your book come out?

**way2fractious** · 15th May 06, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by switchblade5984

when does your book come out?

Hey, wait a minute! If I were to write a book on making contemporary kilts, there would be no time to actually MAKE contemporary kilts.

No, sir, I'm waiting for the book we discussed five weeks ago in your thread on "Modern Kiltmaking Book." That is due out sometime this year, to be published by those who really do know something about kiltmaking and publishing. (My momma din't raise no fool. Some toes are not to be stepped on.) :rolleyes:

**switchblade5984** · 15th May 06, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by way2fractious

Hey, wait a minute! If I were to write a book on making contemporary kilts, there would be no time to actually MAKE contemporary kilts.

No, sir, I'm waiting for the book we discussed five weeks ago in your thread on "Modern Kiltmaking Book." That is due out sometime this year, to be published by those who really do know something about kiltmaking and publishing. (My momma din't raise no fool. Some toes are not to be stepped on.) :rolleyes:

lol!

i just love the instructions you have been giving makes it a little easier to understand