What is OFTEN missed, is the method that it takes to insure that the pleats hang STRAIGHT and even. There's a third step in pleating that is often bypassed in kiltmaking... and it's essential for a quality hang and flow. That's a MAJOR difference in a "traditional" with the authentic craftsmanship, and a "formal" that has the basic looks without the sewing and pleating methods. As we've seen, there are a LOAD of "formal" kiltmakers around... and this is an easy designation between the two.
In a thread on kilt bottoms, Jimmy wrote the above. I'm _dying_ to know what you learned, Jimmy!! Would you be willing to share some details?? You also said that there's a lot more to making a kilt fit than just taking waist and hip measurements. Do you have time to share some secrets and bons mots on that as well??

I've started a new thread on this - hope it's OK!

Cheers,

Barb