I'm getting ready to sew a casual style kilt I've had in mind and have narrowed it down to a few different design elements. One thing I definitely want to avoid with it is having to cut away the fabric in the fell. My question is, at what point do I have to start cutting. Assuming an average waisted man, is 3 yards in the back too much to not cut? four yard box pleats manage well without cutting any, but the 6 yarders I have sewn seem to benefit from it. What say the more experienced? Could I get away with not cutting a 5 yard kilt?

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