My new Ebay find

**CMcG** · 22nd March 12, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by MrShoe

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Jacket cuff are about 1/2" short, but there is room to move down.
However, the kilt length is 27". If it is too long do I leave it or get it hemmed?

Nice score indeed.

The jacket cuffs look about right... we'd have to see a pic with your arms hanging at your side to know for sure. They might even be a tiny bit long, as I prefer to show some shirt cuff at the bottom. I've heard that gauntlet cuffs are difficult (read:expensive) to alter, so it might not be worth it to try and change them.

The kilt is also acceptable. If you hem it though, you could both wear it at your natural waist (rather than the military rise) and have the hem sit at the top of your knee.

**Tartan Hiker** · 22nd March 12, 05:58 PM

Don't forget that the tabs holding the buckles on cannot be seen when the kilt is being worn...the leather strap should cover it pretty much completely. If the tartan can't be repaired, just take it off and mount the buckles using some heavy black cloth. I've even used nylon webbing (use a heated nail to melt a hole for the buckle pin to fit through). No one wil be the wiser, the fix is quick and easy,,,and durable.

**RockyR** · 22nd March 12, 06:03 PM

If you need scraps of the Stewart Old Ancient to fix that buckle, let me know... I happen to have a bunch of cloth left over:

**Chas** · 23rd March 12, 03:35 AM

I think you've got a bargain - well done!

Regards

Chas

**dea3369** · 23rd March 12, 03:48 AM

DANG! That's a great deal. Patience paid off. Well done.

**Oddern** · 23rd March 12, 05:00 AM

Very good looing attire, congrats. Nice looking dog too.
The jacket and vest looks almost as a perfect fit. The kilt looks ok too, but thats a more of a personal comfort thing. If you don't feel comfortable with the high rise you should probably do something with that. If you don't alter it, it will annoy you and you will use the kilt much less.
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