Shortening A leather Utilikilt

[Pleater]

If you have superglue that might do the trick too. If you have to buy some then the thicker sort which doesn't run as far and dry so fast would be the best. One tiny dab onto the inside of the last stitch or so of the thread should hold it.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[mac]

Thanks all
i suspect its going to be very scary chopping though - better get some new SHARP scissors

[Canuck]

I would use a OLFA rotary cutter and straight edge. Basically all you need to do is cut two inches from the bottom all around. I would carefully measure up from the hem and mark it with a gel pen. The markings can be removed with a bit of spit. Test first. I would cut it with the pleats closed you can then cut straighter, if you splay the pleats out there will be a curve you will then need a flex curve guide to cut a smooth cut.
The front apron does have a false hem, but I don't think you need to replace it, but if you wish you can glue a 1" strip from the waste.
If you wish you can ask a shoe repair or even some drycleaners will have a machine to backtack each pleat and you will be good to go
Cheers
Robert
(I make leather kilts so I know what's involved)

[mac]

damn i wish you were in london to do it!

[mac]

good news is a "OLFA rotary cutter" is pretty cheap - around £6

[JohntheBiker]

Canuck has shortened a leather kilt for me and I can assure you that he knows what hwe is talking about.