Pleats on a new wool kilt

[The Wizard of BC]

I've only recently been learning how to do this and found your explanation to be very helpful. I have one further question: do you press on both sides of the pleats?

Thanks,
Jonathan

Yes, Jonathan one of the purposes of basting is to hold the pleat alignment as we move the kilt around as needed.

We press the outside - let the fabric cool - then turn the kilt over and press the inside.