Weight loss and Kilt Size

**CooperTX** · 18th February 06, 06:22 PM

I bought a kilt from Celtic Croft last year when my waist was a size 40" waist. I have since lost 60lbs and am now a size 34" waist. Is it possible to take the kilt down that much? And if so would I be able to do it? Thanks in advance for any advice!

**MACKAY** · 18th February 06, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by CooperTX

I bought a kilt from Celtic Croft last year when my waist was a size 40" waist. I have since lost 60lbs and am now a size 34" waist. Is it possible to take the kilt down that much? And if so would I be able to do it? Thanks in advance for any advice!

Not sure about the kilt adjustment, but nice going on the weight loss. I have been losing weight as well and have gone from a 44" to a 38" and was overjoyed. However I too now have a few kilts that seem a bit big and was wondering the same thing myself.

Brian Mackay

**KiltedCodeWarrior** · 18th February 06, 07:18 PM

Well,

I could be wrong, but 6" seems like it is a bit too much to alter a kilt. You could certainly move the buckles/straps, but I would think that much movement would tend to make the kilt look odd. The apron would wrap around the waist almost to the rear.

You might be better served to sell the larger kilts here or on eBay and buying appropriately sized ones. And BTW, I do happen to be a perfect 40!

**646guy** · 18th February 06, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by KiltedCodeWarrior

Well,

I could be wrong, but 6" seems like it is a bit too much to alter a kilt. You could certainly move the buckles/straps, but I would think that much movement would tend to make the kilt look odd. The apron would wrap around the waist almost to the rear.

You might be better served to sell the larger kilts here or on eBay and buying appropriately sized ones. And BTW, I do happen to be a perfect 40!

Hey hey hey.....just remember my chapter of the Kilt Adoption Agency takes in 40s as well....

Nice comfy hangers...lots of love...no moths...

It does seem like too much to take in but you may want to call the Celtic Croft to get their opinion on it first as it's their product and may know more. Otherwise, I have the perfect home for it...

**UmAnOnion** · 18th February 06, 09:29 PM

a good kiltmaker/tailor should be able to take out several pleats in the back, which along with moving the buckles coudl take it down the needed 6". the seam/join could be hidden inside one of the pleats and as long as done correctly will not impact movement any...

**The Wizard of BC** · 18th February 06, 09:32 PM

Barb Tewksbury is the Author of "The Art of Kiltmaking" and a master kiltmaker.
She also happens to be a member of this forum.
Give her a PM and ask her advice.

**davedove** · 20th February 06, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by CooperTX

I bought a kilt from Celtic Croft last year when my waist was a size 40" waist. I have since lost 60lbs and am now a size 34" waist. Is it possible to take the kilt down that much? And if so would I be able to do it? Thanks in advance for any advice!

I just want to say congratulations on the weight loss. I'm trying to drop some inches myself. Have you got any advice other than a better diet and more exercise?

**Matt** · 20th February 06, 04:20 PM

I've grown rather than lost weight... I'm now a 34" waist.

Wearing kilts is even better for me as they're all 34" - my jeans are 32" and I'm not buying a bigger pair.. just more kilts! Yay!

Congrats on the weight loss

**auld argonian** · 20th February 06, 04:21 PM

I was a bit amused to find a website offering Kilt extender straps...another strap and buckle to hook on and give you a few more inches! Happy to see that you're going the other way and don't need these! Now if me and my fat beagle can just get out and shave an incdh or two off our growing waistlines.....

Best

AA