Now that I've sewn the trad kilt pleats...how do I correctly eliminate the bulk?

[Barb T]

For the kilt I made my son, I used a worn out pair of jeans for the interfacing.

Just as an aside, I don't recommend this for a trad kilt. You're much better off investing a few $$ in true hair canvas, which is less flexible in one direction than another and _much_ easier to stitch.

[Tartan Hiker]

Just as an aside, I don't recommend this for a trad kilt. You're much better off investing a few $$ in true hair canvas, which is less flexible in one direction than another and _much_ easier to stitch.

I agree...I'd even be careful about this with a casual, washable hiking kilt because denim continues to shrink in one direction more than in the other, so with several washings you might get all kinds of puckers.

[Downix]

I agree...I'd even be careful about this with a casual, washable hiking kilt because denim continues to shrink in one direction more than in the other, so with several washings you might get all kinds of puckers.

So I am finding.... still taught me a lot about how to sew it. Ordered some proper Hair Canvas for the next one.

[a Grant]

Hair canvas it will be. Is there anything else I need to get while I am shopping in a fabric shop? I have some new cotton for the *other* layer. Thanks for all the suggestions, they are invaluable!!