Alrighty. Got home last night and checked the measurements. I had it right at home (hip splits) regardless of what I put in the post. I did however take out the basting from the apron and chalked the flare. Cut it down to between 1" - 1 1/4" as opposed to the 2" I originally had. Looks a little better if you ask me.

I know this first pleat (apron edge to pleat) is going to be tricky. And I'm sure I'll have some questions. Need to get some proper color thread before I start that though. All I have is black right now.