Quote Originally Posted by tomcherv
When you think about it, great kilts were probably pleated (or gathered) to the stripe - it was quick and easy.
Tom,

I doubt it Great Kilts were pleated to anything other than to length.

I think the pleasts probably originated as nothing more than a way of folding the cloth so that it didn't go around the wearer several times.

Matt can probably clarify matters if I'm incorrect.