Okay, so I have made myself two 'tartan' kilts, although neither are true tartans, just plaids from the local fabric stores because I wanted to see if I could make a Kilt and I cannot afford the official tartan material yet.

My problem is, I have a 42" waist and a 45" hip measurement, so of course I pleated and measured for the 45" hip, but this causes me some issues in the waist because it is to large for me. My question is how do you taper a 'tartan' material without ruining the sett ?

I have been trying to figure it out, and I just haven't figured out a way to do it. I have not ordered Barb's book yet, but I plan on it here in the near future, but until then I am still trying to figure it out, and wanted to see if anyone has any tips/suggestions for me.



I almost had to wear a belt to keep the kilt up, it was just to loose around the waist and wanted to fall down all night. I have made a fitted X-Kilt, but that's easy because its made from a solid color material so I don't have to worry about the sett, its also box pleats vs. knife pleats.

Any suggestions or tips are greatly appreciated!