Having a Kilt Taken in

[The Wizard of BC]

Moving the straps and buckles on a kilt is not a hard job. If Barb's instructions are followed almost anyone should be able to do it.

But first a few notes -

If your kilt is pleated to The Sett, moving straps and buckles may throw off the Tartan pattern in the rear of the kilt. Some people may not mind this and some will find this unacceptable.

If your kilt has the two sporran loops in the back you may need to remove them. They will no longer be centered.

And you really should learn what is built inside your kilt. Under that lining you see on the inside is the true heart of your traditional kilt. The interfacing and especially the stabilizer are what are taking all the stress of strapping your kilt on. You don't simply sew the straps and buckles onto the outer, Tartan fabric. You must - And I can't stress then enough - Must sew all the way though the outer Tartan fabric and anchor the straps and buckles to the internal construction. If you do not know where that internal construction is you could miss it totally. This could lead to a premature failure of your pleat stitching or permanent distortion of the Tartan fabric itself.

Take a few moments to learn what is hidden behind that lining.

"The Art of Kiltmaking" is your first and best source for what goes in a kilt before that lining goes on.

And this thread of mine may be helpful in understanding why knowing this stuff is important.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...t=break+period