Welcome, McLeod91, from Oregon's foggy Willamette Valley!

In general, great kilts don't have sewn-in pleats, they are pleated fresh each time you wear them. That being said, it is possible to put in "cheater pleats" (as the Celtic Croft folk call it. They have good descriptions of these at their site.) This can be done in a way that keeps the traditional look but makes it a bit easier to handle.

There is also some historical basis for a drawstring run through a series of loops that allow one to pleat it more quickly and evenly.

We've had some detailed threads on this subject on the forum, the search function should help you find lots of info.

Moosedog