Hi guys

As far as pressing goes, Steve is absolutely right. Most of us are used to ironing (the sliding motion you use when ironing a shirt). Pressing is exactly that, an up and down motion with a lot of pressure. Kilts are pressed, not ironed. The steam from a damp press cloth is also crucial for a good press, which is the other reason for putting a damp cloth (I, too, use an old pillow case cut open) between the iron and the kilt.

As far as matching the top band (which isn't really a "waist band", because it lies above the waist) goes, all you can hope for is to match the tartan across the apron. It's impossible to match across the pleats or underapron unless, by some miracle, the pleats at the waist are spaced just exactly right. So, don't stress. No one tries to match anything but the apron!

Barb