Military Box Pleats: how much "excess" to cut-out of the fell?

[jhockin]

Well, I've finally finished sewing the fell and basting the pleats, in my first attempt,at military box pleats.


Shot at 2011-07-18
I've searched the forum, but the only thing I can find is warnings, to leave more seam allowance, than 1/2". I've also been told that the cut-out are narrower, than for a knife-pleat.
SO: can anyone who has done one of these tell me: how much seam allowance SHOULD I leave? 1"? 11/2"?? How much is too much? What is the opinion, of those that have made an MBP?

[Tartan Tess]

Hold on. You don't cut out the excess in a box pleat.
If you are using the supplement by Matt and Barb see
the *note box on page 30

[davidlpope]

Hold on. You don't cut out the excess in a box pleat.
If you are using the supplement by Matt and Barb see
the *note box on page 30

A Military Box-Pleat is not the same type of Box-Pleat that Matt makes. It's really a knife-pleat with the pleat edge turned back on itself. Different animal....

[longhuntr74]

Which type of kilt are we talking about here? I can't tell for sure, but from the look of the picture that looks more like a box pleat kilt rather than a military box pleat. The pleats appear to be very wide for a knife-pleated or military box pleated kilt.

If you're using Barb's instructions, it would also lead me to believe you're talking about box pleated kilts rather than military box pleats...since Barb (to my knowledge) does not make those and I know she hasn't made a "how to" guide on them.

[jhockin]

It is a Military Box pleat ( the pleats are approx 1" wide), NOT a ( Matt style) Box pleat.
(I'm wondering how much seam allowance to leave, when cutting out the material in the fell)

[beerbecue]

Looks atypical due to the fact that most military box pleats are to the similar stripe in all pleats.. hence the questions...

I like the alternating stripes quite a bit