Skirting Obscenity

[Dixiecat]

Hi X,

From what you give in your post I could not make a skirt that would be guaranteed to fit the way the lady expects.

I would strongly suggest you have the lady take some actual measurements. This would include the length of the Fell.

Let her measure where she wants the waist to fit and where she wants the hem.

Please remember that the top straps of a girls skirt, worn lower than the natural waist, may need to be closer to the top of the kilt than is normal for a man's full rise kilt.

The thing about the Billie type skirts is that there is no Fell to speak of. These types of skirts use a placket to create the taper. Much along the idea of the "V" shaped placket in the back of a pair of blue jeans.
The pleats are sewn into the placket with little or no tapering.

Also, the swish factor is minimal when made with the heavier fabrics of a man's kilt. Most Billie type skirts are made from fabrics 10oz or less. 4 and 5 oz is not uncommon.

What you are referring to is called a yoke. Plackets are generally openings such as the opening in the cuff or side of a skirt or front of pants.

[Pleater]

I still have some mini skirts too good to throw away, made of good quality sueded leather.

They would each make quite a good handbag.

The backs are an inch and a half longer than the fronts at the top and curve down to add another inch at the bottom. That is when holding the skirt taut at the top - I'll not get into those again.

It is not uncommon (this being a holiday area) to see women wearing shorts which are obviously new, bought for the holiday, which should really be a good two inches longer at the back.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[CopperNGold]

Your friends knows what she wants, and if you wish to keep her as a friend, I would erase the words 'obscene' or 'obscenity' before speaking to her about it. Her taste in clothing may be completely different from your own, and she could be easily offended.

The idea of having her send a skirt of the length she wishes you to make could solve the problem, and then you can decide whether you wish to continue with the job.