I missed this thread first time around, I'll chime in now. I'm working (very slowly) on my next project.

Like Alan, I appreciate environmentally friendly materials so this one is made of more of the black chevron cloth I've lucked onto so much of, used as packing material for fabric shipped to my workplace, and rescued from the dumpster there.

Like TheBlueCow and many others, I find the waistband to add undesired warmth around the middle, so, as this fabric has an odd but not unattractive selvedge, I am using the selvedge at the top and hemming the bottom. This kilt will need no added binding at the top and the layers of pleat material will still provide plenty of base to attach belt or sporran loops.

Speaking of those pleats, after some vacillation, I decided on a "traditional" knife pleat. Since my middle tends to expand and contract rather alot depending on my work and eating schedule, I like to leave myself some adjustability; the RK I was considering is not amenable to such adjustment with that center box pleat.

Like Wompet, I like straps for closure, and I will be making re-inforced fabric straps so the kilt will remain machine washable. I'm undecide on the pocket issue, I like to wear a sporran, but there are times I wish I could carry a small item or two without it.

Stay tuned to the DIY section for progress reports.

Bob