Quote Originally Posted by Barb T View Post
Have to say that I'm not entirely sure what your question is, but here are two thoughts. If you have a low-yardage kilt, you don't really need to cut out the pleats to reduce the bulk. So, just put a stabilizer over the uncut pleats. That's what I do with a box pleated kilt - no need to cut out the bulk. If it's a standard 8-yard kilt, go ahead and cut out the pleats to reduce the bulk. You can pull the back in quite a bit to make it the right size. It's pretty easy to "shrink" the back a half inch or an inch by putting on a stabilizer that's the right length but shorter than the actual length across the pleats. Just distribute the excess, and steam generously, and move the buckles and straps. It will work out.

If this doesn't make sense, just PM me, and I'll have a go at a better explanation. We can always Skype.
That makes sense Barbara but thank you for the kind offer of Skype... you and Steve have been helpful beyond measure. Thank you