
Originally Posted by
Danaidh
I recognize a gig line as a Naval term describing an imaginary line straight down from one's chin. The working uniform belt buckle's side must line up perfectly with it, so I'm a little confused by that term as used with a kilt,
The apron is usually centered on a stripe in the tartan. Lining up that stripe is analogous to the fly of my troosers. Here are two MacGregor setts, one has a narrow apron centered on the broad red stripe, the other centered on the more intuitive white stripe.

MacGtilley by arcturus1997, on Flickr

Festive2a by arcturus1997, on Flickr
Ken Sallenger - apprentice kiltmaker, journeyman curmudgeon,
gainfully unemployed systems programmer
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