Apron opening to the left? Can it be reversed?

[madmacs]

And the $64,000 question... Are the pleats reversed, or going the same way as a "mens" kilt?

[CDNSushi]

And the $64,000 question... Are the pleats reversed, or going the same way as a "mens" kilt?

Truth be told, having reversed pleat direction can make it easier to slide in and out of the driver's seats of opposite-hand drive vehicles, like here in Japan or the UK...

[Clockwork]

That is a splendid looking kilt! I'm glad all worked out, and you even acquired a gift equally as nice as the kilt itself - invaluable knowledge via experience through making the desired alterations.

I hope you enjoy your kilt through the many years to come.

Cheers,
-Jake

[gwynng]

...in answer to the $64000 question: Pleats are not reversed. Are just like my other kilt and like the one I am sewing right now. Okay not exactly...the pleats on the MacDonald in the pics are a lot more accurate than the ones I am sewing!

[tpa]

We have at least two men here who prefer to make their kilts with left facing pleats. They both live in N. America and find getting into a car with left facing pleats much easier.

Truth be told, having reversed pleat direction can make it easier to slide in and out of the driver's seats of opposite-hand drive vehicles, like here in Japan or the UK...

To me these two quotes are contradictory. I've never worn reverse pleats but would ghuess that just as you sweep right facing pleats with your right hand, you sweep laeft facing ones with your left. I've worn my kilts to drive both LHD and RHD vehicles and never noticed a problem and whatever side the seat is on you will be sliding "against" the pleats either getting in or getting out.

Great looking kilt and I loved the McQuarrie story too.