Quote Originally Posted by The F-H.C.A.G. View Post
I'm curious to know-if you actually have any taper (unlike young children, who have very little to none), how to sew down the fell? Wouldn't you have to remove the waist band in order to put in taper? This would be very difficult in a Thrifty kilt, since it is also sewn down to a sort of modified lining/stiffener for the top 1/4 or so.

Maybe I'll post that question elsewhere.
I know this has been discussed elsewhere.

I would think that because the waist band is at the top, and therefore represents only the tightest portion of the fell, it would be unnecessary to undo it. Simply fasten the kilt as tight as is comfortable, and let the loose fabric naturally find the proper amount of taper, which you can then sew in.