I have just finished sewing two modern kilts -- easy.. Now I have just sewn the
multitude of pleats for the third kilt, a traditional 9 yd. kilt and tried it on my victim. I need to know what to do with ALL that pleated fabric above the hip in the inside. It is far too bulky to be left there and adds inches to the waist measurement. I have read that the excess fabric gets cut off but I hesitate to do that because the *hang* of the pleat likely relies on the fabric at the top. I'd like some reliable information from the professional kilt makers here......HELP!!!
Many many thanks. (and my victim thanks you too!)