1st X-Kilt - selvedge of material.

[Tartan Hiker]

Yep, if your machine is up to it you fold the edges to create that taper from fell to waist and then stitch them down right through all layers. Be sure that the edge of each pleat butts right up against the ones next to it or the taper does no good.

42 seems a bit skimpy with a 40 inch waist. Better to err on the loose side than to be too tight. The aprons will pull and curl outward if the pleated section is too tight across the bum. Remember that this is a casual garment that you will use for active living...you don't want to be constricted. Remeasure yourself, this time put the tape around your waist with just a t-shirt on, and then measure your bum with trousers on, measuring right over the top of them. This will give you a much more realistic set of numbers.

And if you want 1/4" taper per pleat, that means only 1/8" on each side of the pleat. Count the edges you will taper rather than the pleats themselves to avoid getting confused. The first and last pleats, for example, may only get tapered on one edge. (That's how I do it, anyway).

Good luck, and don't forget to read and re-read the directions.

[EHCAlum]

That is with a loose rump measurement and a waist with a tshirt. I don't have a pooch, but I have love handles, and a butt that makes ladies jealous.

So I set the pleats and take in fabric an 1/8 of an inch on each side, pin and stich the edges of the pleats.

Thanks