My latest attempt

[Aspiringloser]

Mike_Oettle: The length from the bottom of the fell to the hem is fine. The distance from the fell to the waistband is too short. I hastily used my X-Kilt measurements. The X-Kilt has no two inch rise. So the waist has to be worn two inches lower than where a traditional kilt is worn but I'm still pleasantly surprised with the final product. I plan on starting my fourth this weekend, possibly even today. We'll see after I wash the day away. I'll probably go into lazy mode.

Chas: You'd have to take up the issue of the grass with my stepdad. Thanks for the comment on everything else.

[buellboy492]

My Friend, that looks fantastic. Having made about 7-8 X-Kilts and attempting my second tartan wool kilt, I assure you that you are light years ahead of me. I just cant get the idea of pleating to the sett. I have to pleat to a stripe for some reason, just can't get my head around the concept I guess.

[Aspiringloser]

What don't you understand about it? I'd be happy to help you if I can. I'll give it a shot anyway. It may make your understanding even worse though.

[Mike_Oettle]

Perhaps, Aspiring, the problem lies in trying too hard to make a “modern” kilt conform to the ridiculous fashion norm of trousers that sit on the hips.
Personally I prefer trousers that fit the waist.
When wearing a kilt, I definitely want something that sits in my waist, rather than run the risk of it falling off my hips.
Regards,
Mike