Need help with x-kilt apron deep pleat

[kd0afk]

I ran into the same problem and PMd AlanH-see my thread on the corduroy X-kilt for the solution.
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=25353

Oh, and by the way, welcome to the forum! I just realized you have already looked at the Corduroy X-kilt thread-the info you need is the bit where I had to rip out the velcro and sew it OVER the deep pleat. Then, when you anchor the waistband it will also add some strength.

Be well,

So, the deep pleat goes under the outer apron. What is all the business about opening up the deep pleat and folding it back 2.5" etc. Is there a second part to the process that you just skipped?
I am guessing that the underapron deep pleat will be treated about the same way.
I think my next one will have a square apron. I think it will be easier for a beginner. (I call myself a beginner not because I am a beginner at sewing but because I am a beginner at making kilts.)

Thanks a ton for the help on this and simplifying it.

[kd0afk]

Here is what I am guessing by reading all of the responses and the directions.


http://img217.imageshack.us/i/drawinge.jpg/

Am I even close?

[Pleater]

That looks right, yes.

But - if it doesn't look right on the fabric then you can let it hang free or secure it some other way.

I find that when I am sewing the top of the aprons I need to lift the inner edge of the under apron pleats very slightly to stop them rolling outwards.

It is only about 1/4 of an inch, so there is a very slender triangle of fabric held above the edge of the aprons, hidden within the waistband, but it makes all the difference to how the pleats hang.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[kd0afk]

That looks right, yes.

But - if it doesn't look right on the fabric then you can let it hang free or secure it some other way.

I find that when I am sewing the top of the aprons I need to lift the inner edge of the under apron pleats very slightly to stop them rolling outwards.

It is only about 1/4 of an inch, so there is a very slender triangle of fabric held above the edge of the aprons, hidden within the waistband, but it makes all the difference to how the pleats hang.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

Very good Anne, thanks.