I'm making a pair of cadagh

[Alan H]

You should find that the bias cut fabric will be very elastic - it works entirely differently from fabric cut on the grain.

If you make them too loose you might find that they make uncomfortable folds around your leg - I suggest temporary seams and a few trial wearings around the house to achieve a good smooth fit.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

I might opt for two pair. 1: the baggy type....see the opening scenes of Rob Roy, as the men are climbing up beyond the tarn. You'll get a look at the leggins they're wearing.

2: something a little more fitted...which might require exactly what you just suggested.