I've a length of Black Watch wool destined for a kilt. It is somewhat lightweight (deliberate choice, as we live in "Sun Diego"). I was thinking of pleating to stripe, but have since seen Barb T's beautiful "box pleat No. 1." Love the look, like the idea of maybe-less-work, and might even get a fly plaid from the left-overs.

My only concern is weight of fabric. It's hard to discuss without having the specific weight, I know, but generally speaking: would a box pleat in lighter fabric not have enough weight to look good/hang well? Should box pleating be reserved for mid-to-heavy fabrics, while a lighter tartan would do best in a trad ~8-yard pleat pattern?

Or am I overthinking this -- not an uncommon habit BTW