Alright, I've finally got a sewing machine and all the materials I need to make my first x-kilt. I'm the sort of person who likes to do a lot of mental rehearsal before I start anything new, and I've come up against a part of the instructions that I can't quite figure out.

When you a-shape the left edge of the over apron, won't the fabric of the rest of the kilt tend to be lower than the hem of the apron due to the angled fold? It seems to me that even if the pleat under the over apron is wider at the top, the kilt won't be straight. Will I have to make adjustments to keep the hem of the finished kilt straight?

It's been something like 20 years since I've done any sewing, so please feel free to tell me if I'm concerned over nothing.

Thanks,
David