why the large pleat under the over-apron?

[sydnie7]

It gives you room to stride forward confidently. Without that extra "ease," as you moved your leg forward the apron would have to pull away to one side.

[gwynng]

And the deep pleat gives you some room to rebuild the apron should your sweetie eat a few too many sweeties and grow a bit. I have had an apron rebuilt on my first kilt and can still get some use out of it.

[dalej]

It gives you room to stride forward confidently. Without that extra "ease," as you moved your leg forward the apron would have to pull away to one side.

Sydnie, After posting I got to thinking that the extra room for walking was the answer. Thanks so much!

[ASinclair]

Hello dalej!