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    Question Stupid question about A-shaping

    When you a-shape the aprons should the angled edge run parallel with the pleats edges or should it set with the bottom running in a straight line? I've scanned the x-kilt directions but still couldn't figure it out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ConfusedPollock View Post
    When you a-shape the aprons should the angled edge run parallel with the pleats edges or should it set with the bottom running in a straight line? I've scanned the x-kilt directions but still couldn't figure it out.
    I need some sort of a sketch or photo to visualize this question in order to answer it.

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    here is a quick pic of my under apron end in progress. I tried to set the inner most edge square in the frame. Then ran the angled side paralell with the pleats. I went with a 2" a-shape on the outer apron, the outer edge of the inner has a 2" "flare to it too. I hope this helps.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ConfusedPollock View Post
    When you a-shape the aprons should the angled edge run parallel with the pleats edges or should it set with the bottom running in a straight line? I've scanned the x-kilt directions but still couldn't figure it out.
    No such thing as a stupid question but if I undertand you're question I think the apron should parrallel to the other pleat edges.
    At least more per Alan's X-Kilt but I think most people on XMTS would support either way??
    Last edited by dwmoffatt; 15th September 07 at 10:23 PM. Reason: correction

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    Sorry I've taken so long to reply-distracted with my own project. I agree that the angled edge should be parallel to the pleat edges. I know that this means the bottom edge is a little angled, but this doesn't show when you are wearing it.

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    That's how I ended up working it out as well. I can't really see another way without a great deal of extra trouble.

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    You can "tuck up" the little bit of inner pleat that shows under the bottom of the apron iffin you wanna. That's what you do with a traditional kilt, but I never bother.

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    I was wondering about the bit that hangs down. Thank you to all who helped.

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