Semper fi, James!

I prefer to look at it this way: if she wasn't comfortable making the kilt the way YOU want it to be, I wouldn't be comfortable having her make the kilt.

I've asked a couple of the kilt makers here to alter their specs, and it was on things that they weren't comfortable doing. (I come up with some goofy ideas---although I like your ideas, particularly the very deep left-side pleat.)

It can be frustrating, at times, but I always like to deal with a craftsman who understands exactly what I'm talking about, and who is game to do something different.

Ever forward!