Quote Originally Posted by Kiltedinkansas View Post
From what I understand of kilt making, the multiple layers of fabric are trimmed out of the fell when making a kilt, thereby avoiding the pillow effect.

Correct me if i'm wrong though.
It's only the excess fabric that is trimmed out so that still leaves at a minimum three layers of wool tartan behind each pleat along the fell. Add to that the canvas and lining and you now have a minimum of five layers of fabric around your waist