Shortening a Kilt

[meinfs]

I have a 22.5" drop which means that if I buy an off-the-shelf kilt for my 40" waist, the standard 24" drop is too long. ...

24" should be perfect for you. Like Jerry said -- 24.5" should be the correct value given the drop of 22.5".

Total length = Drop + 2" rise (accdg to BarbT's book).


You'll need to wear the belted section at the navel (or the waist) which means that it rises 2" more above the center of the belt.

[Tetley]

24" should be perfect for you. Like Jerry said -- 24.5" should be the correct value given the drop of 22.5".

Total length = Drop + 2" rise (accdg to BarbT's book).


You'll need to wear the belted section at the navel (or the waist) which means that it rises 2" more above the center of the belt.

I guess I need to check my terminology.

Hm, let's put it this way, 24" is too long by 1.5". So, I guess I have a 20.5" drop which with the 2" rise give the 22.5" which fits me well. Alternatively, if I kneel down and measure from the ground to my navel I get 22.5".

Is that better?

Not that it really matters since 24" is too long and I have to shorten the kilt otherwise it covers my knee entirely.

The point of the thread is about shortening the kilt and how to do it, if anyone's interested.