Steve ( wow! that was quick! thanks!):

(quote: "Are all your pleats the same width of reveal?
It looks from your pictures that you stuck strictly to the elements and did not attempt to keep the pleats all the same size.")
- Yes, you are right, the reveal DOES differ ( as I think i mentioned, in my post?), as I DID stick to 'the elements - however, there will be no taper ( for now - I live in hope of regaining my once 'boyish figure", or at least some of it; so I plan to NOT cut out the inside of a couple of the pleats, either side of the back - for (hopefully) future alterations (to smaller waist).

(quote:" BTW, did you remember that the Maple Leaf Tartan is asymmetrical and allow for a hem in the other piece?")
- NO, I didn't "remember" ( since i didn't know - but it does explain some of the time & trouble I had doing test pleats) that it is an asymetrical tartan ... back to the 'drawing board', i guess

(quote: "The Maple Leaf Tartan would not be my first choice to give to a first time kiltmaker. But if you can do the Maple Leaf you can do almost any Tartan.")
- I LOVE a challenge! ( and a warm winter kilt!