Quote Originally Posted by yoippari
Is the cap the top or where the is a stitching at the bottom of the waistband? Because there is also no stitching holding down individual pleats at the waistband. So the 8" (1/3 of 24") of stitching should be 8" from the top or should it be 8" minus the waistband?
Without looking at one at the moment, memory will have to serve that the lowest "tacking line" is just above the belt loop bottom at the back. You'll see a stitch that runs the entire kilt there and serves as a waistband stitch.

Sewing each individual pleat will be from the bottom of the cap (at the top of the kilt) down about 7". I have a Standard that I did this to (for maintenance purposes) and it's really not difficult since the material is easy to work with. Just make sure to have the tartan lined-up when you're doing this. The materials "stretchability" can make it so that the pattern moves during sewing. Just go slow and be sure to watch that the tartan stays in line.

If you do go down 8", it may take away from some of the sway in the pleats... and may also make the fit a little tight around the hips. If you go 6" or 7" down, it will be enough to keep things in order and allow for pleat movement.