Quote Originally Posted by Pleater View Post
Are you tapering the apron/pleats edges? I make a taper which is 2 inches deep at the waist going to nothing at the hem, like a vertical dart though I dont always sew them down, just press them in. That tends to bring the centre front up for some reason - though you have to let the top edge of the fold for the taper drop down so it does not pull the edge of the fabric into a pleat.

The 2 inches seems to be just enough for me so the back and front of the kilt look level in wear.

I think the trick when fitting a kilt is to make it just small enough to sit right, rather than letting it out until you can just squeeze into it.
That sounds like a good way to go, not quite sure I have the clear mental picture (gets a bit cloudy in there...) Also the more room in the seat is a good idea too.

I have decided to try and make some corrections on this one before moving on the the next attempt. I am really itching to make one of hemp twill and webbing, but @ 16 USD/yard..... well for my purse strings that ain't time to be strictly playing.

I am going to read those Xmarks instructions again.... and thanks all for the help.