X-kilt #3 - Black

[12stones]

Thanks. I'm not worried about how much shows, I just want the stitches to be even and straight. Is there a way to mark it or something? I guess I'm just gonna have to keep making x-kilts to get it perfect.

[sydnie7]

Thanks. I'm not worried about how much shows, I just want the stitches to be even and straight. Is there a way to mark it or something? I guess I'm just gonna have to keep making x-kilts to get it perfect.

I've always just "eye'd" the gap between stitches, if the fabric doesn't have an even pattern or weave to help set the gap. I suppose you could get really an*l and mark the inner waistband every 1/8 inch (straightedge and some marker that will show on the fabric without rubbing off during all the handling). But that seems like a lot of trouble for something that, presumably, only you will ever see!

I've hand-hemmed countless yards of skirts, dresses and the like, where it really shows. Waistbands are hidden and, to me, much easier -- I do a neat job, but don't obsess.

BTW, great job on all your kilts! I especially liked the "pleated to the spot" camo But I've got to grind out curtains for about 15 windows before I can play with kilts again. . .