I make my aprons so that when I am standing naturally and look down, the edge of the first small pleat falls just outside my knee. I make reverse kingussie kilts so the pleats are the same both sides.

That means when I am walking I don't have the edge of the fabric moving across my skin.

I made one of my kilts smaller by reducing the width of the aprons and it drove me to distraction to have the pleats so far around to the front. I had to make the pleats narrrower and wait until I shrank into it.

It could be that I am just sensitive but it could be worth considering if you plan to sew all the edges of the pleats - particularly if you have hairy legs - having them defluffed by the seams of your kilt - ouch!

Anne the Pleater :ootd: