Preparing to make my first kilt.

[jhockin]

So I guess my question is, at what point do I consider a hidden pleat on the front apron deep pleat? With 15" of material there for the deep pleat, that pleat will only be slightly more than one third, by .5 inches, of the width of the apron. Is that to big for a deep pleat?

Thanks,

Fyrbrd

I’m not, by any stretch, a professional kilt maker, like Barb or Steve, I’ve only made 6 traditional kilts, so far. However, I have purposely made the deep and hidden pleats, in some of my kilts, larger than the minimum suggested in TAOKM, ( as my waist measurement has fluctuated since my 20’s ;0). I don’t think 1/2” will make a noticeable difference, and will just provide a wee bit extra, for any potential future rebuilds.