James,
please tell us more of this lovely lady that makes kilts in Sussex.

I already have a couple of Scotish-made lightweights, which I like, but think they would be nicer with fewer, deeper pleats. Why must a kilt have 20-something pleats if there are not yards and yards of material to pleat? Just another tradition of doubtful origin? Both my Kinloch Anderson andmy Campbell casual, have very shallow pleats more appropriate to a lady's skirt.

I have made myself kilts with just 4 or 5 pleats and I think they look fine -- but I'm sure they'd look better still if made by a professional.

Martin S,
Grenoble, France.