The finer the fabric, the more ease it needs in order to survive wear.

I generally make the waist with an extra inch in each apron and 1and 1/2 or 2 inches across the pleats, then ease it in as I sew in a length of strong webbing to take all stress or strain off the fabric.

It seems to work well as my later kilts last far better than the first ones I made, even when constructed from similar or even the same fabrics.

Anne the Pleater :ootd: