Questions on bidirectional pleating

[ccga3359]

The bidirectional pleating you speak of is not new or even designed but Utilikilts. It is called Kingussie (or actually Reverse Kingussie to be exact) named after an ancient kilt found in that area of Scotland. UK had the gaul to take the design and patent it as their own. RKilts here in Canada also uses this pleating style. I'm not a fan of UK's due to their narrow aprons and the triangular styling snaps in the front always remind me of the female nether regions. I do however appreciate contemperary kilts, owning 3 Canadian Casual Kilts, 2 RKilts and a Freedom Kilt. Good luck in your venture.

[Pleater]

I've been making kilts for myself for some time now, and I started off with the Kingussie style, but when I had to remake kilts to accomodate weightloss, I changed it to the reverse method, as I found that the forward facing pleats caught on every bit of vegetation.

The design is entirely logical.

If you have the time to make kilts for others, then I'd say go ahead.

Anne the Pleater

[mom7tn]

Thanks to all of you who were generous with your time and gave me suggestions and ideas for working within legal parameters on bidirectional or should I say reverse kingussie pleated kilts. I have been researching through old threads on the forums and following links and have learned that I have lots to learn! I am rethinking and redesigning my husband's new style of clothing and will post on the photo forum when we have a new design. Then I will ask that you all take a look and give me feedback! Thanks again! Mom to 7 in TN Make Do Farm Only the wee ones think it is Make Doo Farm!