[scotsuru94]

I got my kilt a while ago and now I've lost some weight and my kilt is a few inches too large for me and is slipping down to my hips. I was wondering how i would go about adjusting my kilt's waist without taking it to a kilt shop (there aren't any near here).

[RockyR]

Take it to your local tailor or dry cleaner with tailor service. All they have to do is move the 2 buckles on the right hip and the 1 strap on the left hip. It's a 10 minute process that any competent tailor can do and should cost you no more than $20.

[Kiltman]

Yup, it's an easy fix.

[denmcdough]

I purchased a wonderful, wool, tank from Scotland. However, it was 38" and I take a 36." No problem, as the kilt maker moved the buckles and the thing fits perfect. I don' ttink I'd go more than two inches, though. Barb Tweksbury has taken kilts in, up to 5."

[Fedgunner]

Let me tag along on the question.....

I have lost five inches (# 6 appears to be comming fast).. ALL my kilts fit horribly. Will a simple buckle move take care of this?

My secret?
I've switched to ice water over sugared carbonated water (Even "diet")
I have quit drinking alcohol on "school" nights (work nights)
I now make certain to get 7.5 to 8 hours sleep every night.

Thats all I have done and have lost 30 pounds and four inches in the last 12 months.

I can now put an arm down the waistband of my "skinny" pants. When I remove my kilt belt the kilt hits the floor with no hinderance.

I have a small fortune invested in my kilts and would like to save them.

[Hothir Ethelnor]

Sounds like you need someone to take in you apron edges and perhaps a pleat or two (assuming the pleats closest to the apron and under apron are not cut out.)

This would cost a small fortune as it's alot of work. (taking out the waistband, lining canvas etc... putting it all back together.)

Depending on your kilts and how precious they may be, it might be a good time to get a new kilt and sell off an old one.

[Hothir Ethelnor]

Double post

[Fedgunner]

Originally Posted by Hothir Ethelnor

Sounds like you need someone to take in you apron edges and perhaps a pleat or two (assuming the pleats closest to the apron and under apron are not cut out.)

This would cost a small fortune as it's alot of work. (taking out the waistband, lining canvas etc... putting it all back together.)

Depending on your kilts and how precious they may be, it might be a good time to get a new kilt and sell off an old one.

Well I am talking nine kilts....
(sigh)

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Originally Posted by RockyR

Take it to your local tailor or dry cleaner with tailor service. All they have to do is move the 2 buckles on the right hip and the 1 strap on the left hip. It's a 10 minute process that any competent tailor can do and should cost you no more than $20.

I agree with Rocky that it's a simple thing and shouldn't break the bank.

I disagree that moving two buckles and one strap will only take 10 minutes! lol... I sew fast, but not that fast! :-)

[KiltedDawg]

What a great problem to have! Congratulations on the weight loss.