You no doubt have had your question answered. I just
thought I would add a comment that I have bought several kilts from Stillwater and the tacking is
layed out in three rows across the pleats. 1 about
an inch above the hem; another about 6-7 inches up
from that and a final row within an inch or two of
the pleats that are sewen down from the waist. Now
here comes the important part "CAUTION" just don't
rip the tacking stitches out. Cut them with a scissors about every 4th or 5th pleat and remove the
cut tacking. When you get to the end or side of the
kilt be careful here as the tacking is knotted into
the final end pleat. The tacking thread is quite
strong so resist the urge to just rip it out.
Congratulations - now go out and wear your kilt
proudly!