Quote Originally Posted by Pleater View Post
I have thought about, but not yet tried using fusible hemming tape to set pleats on cotton kilts. I have the tape already, just not got around to making the xperiment, Maybe cut it to about 1/4 inch and when I have the outer folds perfectly placed, fix them. It can be removed or moved by heating with an iron so it is not permanent, and it is light and fairly flexible - at least the one I have is. I think there are different weights, as the one I have is marked 'lightweight'. It needs to be flexible so the pleats don't stand out like a lampshade.

Anne the Pleater
I don't use the fusible tape for the actual pleats, but I have used it for the edges of the apron on several of my Xkilts, like anything it works better on some fabrics than others.

Bob