New Double Box Pleat Kilt

[Ancienne Alliance]

Robert, has Chrystel decided how she is going to pleat it? I know from experience that pleating to the sett can be ... frustrating with standard knife pleats. It's a beautiful tartan, but the asymmetry! I shudder just thinking of making a double box pleat to the sett.
Come to think of it, I was wearing one of my Robertson Reds when that waitress kilt-checked me.

Good morning Wompet,

Yesterday evening Chrystel and I figured out how we were going to pleat the Robertson red, at least in theory. We are gonna make a few pleats and see how it turns out. Chrystel doesn't look worried at all .
One thing is for sure : The top of the box will be narrower than the MacKinnon's. That will increase the number of pleats and should give this heavy 16 oz. kilt more swing. Wich is always good... As Steve has it : "Swish + Swagger = Swoon." The previous MacKinnon was a lighter Polywool.

I think you can well imagine how thrilled and excited we are !
The thing is, Chrystel has other priorities in her sewing list (she's working on a friend's wedding outfit) and won't be able to start the kilt before a few weeks.

[Sheep In Wolf's Clothing]

I am looking forward to seeing how this kilt turns out. If it comes out like the last one it will be a beauty!! Chrystel is quite an artist!!
Sara

[McMurdo]

I too am looking forward to this tartan coming to life as a kilt, and the double box or French box pleating if you prefer, looks wonderful, I am sure this will be another beautiful kilt once the lovely and talented Lady Chrystel is done with transforming it.