I went back to try and find where you describe what style this Kilt is.
I found where you said you bought it as a Traditional.
If so the Top Straps should be cinched into the natural waist just under the ribs.
The Hem should then hit just at the top of the Knee Cap. If not perhaps you could fold up and blind stitch a hem for him.
The Hose worn with a Kilt are like over the knee socks. The flashes you see hanging down from the turned down cuff are not the important part. It is the elastic Garters that are holding the flashes and the hose up that is important.
You can make some Garters with some non-roll waisband elastic and some Velcro. Look in the tutorials section for instructions on making flashes and Garters.
Steve Ashton
www.freedomkilts.com
Skype (webcam enabled) thewizardofbc
I wear the kilt because: Swish + Swagger = Swoon.
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