Hem a new kilt

[Tommie]

I like my kilt to hit just above the knee cap,and I prefer they are a bit below my navel.
Agree with Barb that any longer it tends to look like a skirt.

[sirdaniel1975]

It's too long, but you can wear it with a higher rise. It looks to me that it's being worn under your navel anyway. The pictures are not great, so I can't be sure.

[PiobBear]

Don't hem it; you're wearing it too low. It's a kilt, not a pair of blue jeans. Military kilts are worn high, right up under your rib cage.

[1oldsarge]

If it were me, I would throw myself at the mercy of the Forum and send a PM to the kilt artisans here what they would charge to resolve the issue for you, plus return shipping. That way you know it would be done right.

[Panache]

If you need help figuring out how to hem a kilt this thread might be of assistance.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/h...x.html?t=25188


Cheers

Jamie

[fluter]

I'll concur that you might try it a bit higher---it's riding down in front, try to get the waistband level. My "natural waist" is right about navel height, but yours may be different. Usually there's a little indentation in your side, or you can see it if you bend your torso left and right. Try to put the straps at your natural waist, therefore the waistband will be a bit higher, 1.5 or 2 inches usually.

Next I'd go get a 3-inch wide work belt from your local hardware supplier, and cinch it up snug. It will feel funny at first, because the belt will be well above where you'd wear it with blue jeans or most trousers. See how it rides then, and work from there.

When you take a photo from the front, try to set the camera about waist high. It's easier to see how the hem and the knees lie.

[McNulty]

It does look a tad long. Another place to look for someone to alter your kilt are the local fabric stores. They usually know of someone who could help you out. Hike the kilt up a bit also. You don't want to look bad by having your kilt riding below your gut and sitting there. You'll look more like an old man that way. Hike it up a bit to fit over your front porch. I like to have mine ride just under my rib cage. It clears my stomach and rides about three to four fingers above my navel. I'm built like a fire plug and like the fact that they ride higher. Well it looks better on me anyway.
Nulty
out on the trail

In my classroom

[fshguy]

out on the trail

In my classroom

You, sir, have a supurb classroom, but that trail leaves something to be desired.

Sorry, couldn't help myself.

[Barb T]

I like my kilt to hit just above the knee cap,and I prefer they are a bit below my navel.

If it is a trad kilt, it was made to be worn with the center of the apron edge buckle at your true waist. The rise extends 2" _above_ the waist. This is way higher than the navel and way higher than most guys wear their pants. So, wearing a kilt with the top edge at the navel is way too low, and the kilt won't fit the way the kiltmaker intended.

[David White]

Hey DA,
You might want to try "Stitches to Fit" in Ruckersville located on Rt 33 W.
The lady works fast and cheap, she re-stitched my highland jacket for a very modest price.