Moving the buckles-TAKE NOTE

[NorCalPiper]

One thing thats an easy resort for a kilt thats gotten too big is to undo the buckles and move them back to accomidate tightening. Seems easy, but this is a tricky processs. Next time you see someone wearing a kilt with the sporran/belt loops mis-aligned to one side, you'll know what I mean. A kilt is a custom constructed garment that utilizes a formula for fitting its owners measurements.
The underapron is the key. Some kilts have the be........Sorry for the break-my wife just called and the car has blown a tire and I have to go take care of this. I'll continue this when I return. If anyone wants to share their tips on this subject, feel free.

[Calico]

Is this the right place? This is the new cliff-hanger story thread, right?

[xman]

ooo ... ooo ... Good time to get popcorn.

[McElmurry]

If you are hopeful you will shrink (up to 4 inches) but do not want to delay ordering a kilt is it better if the kilt is pleated to the stripe and has no belt loops. That way the apron stripe can be centered and the back looks fine.

[xman]

If you are hopeful you will shrink (up to 4 inches) but do not want to delay ordering a kilt is it better if the kilt is pleated to the stripe and has no belt loops. That way the apron stripe can be centered and the back looks fine.

While this can be advantageous, I would likely defer to the sett first to be sure it will look good that way at all. It is best to order the kilt at your ideal weight when you reach it.

[Chas]

I am so glad that you all posted, I didn't want to be the first.

I don't have any special sewing skills. But I was taught to sew buttons on 51 years ago and I can put a new zip in a pair of Levi's using a hand-cranked Singer.

And I can change the buckles and straps on a kilt in 59 minutes. I find the process straightforward, rather than tricky. Maybe, I'm doing it wrong.

Regards

Chas

[AKScott]

Here is mine. I bought one a little too big so I could be sure of the length to order for my good kilt.

I moved each buckle three inches. I cut a new hole for the inner apron strap to pass through. The box pleat lays on the very front of my right thigh and the end of the inner apron reaches almost to the back midline of my left thigh.

The "left" belt loop lays almost exactly on the middle of my spinal column, the "right" belt loop is within an inch of being all the way out on my right hip.

[Chas]

When I do it, I move the buckle on the right side, but the strap on the left side. If they are moved by the same amount the centre back stays in the same place. Also you don't have to cut new holes.

Regards

Chas

[AKScott]

When I do it, I move the buckle on the right side, but the strap on the left side. If they are moved by the same amount the centre back stays in the same place. Also you don't have to cut new holes.

Regards

Chas

Dang it. I almost did that with mine. I was afraid the loose end of the inner apron wold sag below the bottom of the rest of the kilt.

Is this a non issue, something that only works if you move the strap a little bit, or do you cut off the excess?

[ChattanCat]

I would say you could move the strap about 2" without concern. If you move it more, the edge of the under apron may feel uncomfortable on the back of the leg.