Welcome to xmarks from Atlanta, Georgia!

I haven't read all of the pages, so if someone has alreads mentioned this, please forgive me.

I understand that some old regimental kilts are found with a strip of elastic attached to every second pleat, on the inside and several centemeters from the bottom (I imagine the elastic is given a bit of slack, between each pleat). If you are having a problem with the pleat portion blowing up, this might help.

PS. Your English is very good.