Hello gang.

I'm about to embark on making another kilt, this time a MacDonald Clan Ancient pleated to the set. The last kilt I made was a Gordon Clan Weathered, but a professional kiltmaker pointed out that the stripe I chose for the centre of the apron and the centre of the pleats was incorrect. So before I start on the MacDonald I'd like to do my research

I chose a stripe that was not only a line of symmetry, but also, because the fabric was double width, this stripe was running down the centre of the folded line. So I assumed it was the what i think is called the 'A' block.

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Well anyway, the kilt is perfectly symmetrical front and back and I am very pleased with it. But I don't know if this kiltmaker is right or wrong but she has worked at one of the most prestigious kiltmakers in Edinburgh and has about 30 years experience, but the stripe she pointed out didn't appear to be a line of symmetry.

So I would like to know how do you know which stripe is supposed to be used for the centre? is there any general rule of thumb when selecting one? what can you find information on centre stripes? or is it just a matter of personal preference and was this woman just trying to be the kilt police?

Regards
Bobby