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3rd February 07, 09:10 AM
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Steve, having made my own kilt I know this one thing that might help you and other kiltmakers when fitting us big guys. If you're fitting a kilt at the traditional spot to wear one, expect to add about an inch to the length of the kilt from what the basic measurement reads. The belly and butt tend to act as a shelf that pull the selvedge up by about that much. It isn't a hard and fast rule, but it's what I had to do to get my kilt the right length. Of course, I'm sure you already know this, but it never hurts to say it.
Edit to add: I don't have that much of a bunching problem with the sporran. Then again, since I'm about 5 1/2 feet tall and 330 lbs, I've got belly droop that gives my sporran someplace to sit.
Last edited by Erisianmonkey; 3rd February 07 at 09:20 AM.
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