Rather than reducing the pleats beneath the aprons I'd 'economise' - if necessary - by taking a little out of each pleat, or making the pleated section wider so as to have enough fabric for the under apron pleats.
Without those deep pleats sitting down could become problematic as you need so much extra fabric when sitting than standing.
Anne the Pleater :ootd:
I presume to dictate to no man what he shall eat or drink or wherewithal he shall be clothed."
-- The Hon. Stuart Ruaidri Erskine, The Kilt & How to Wear It, 1901.
