Quote Originally Posted by Leprechaun-91 View Post
After breaking out the old bespoke kilt, I would guess it is about a 4 inch difference from when it was made. I was 20 years younger and about 40 pounds lighter then.

So... Is it possible to have a kilt "remade? I imagine the expense would be something akin to buying a new kilt though. 16 ounce ancient Argyle is outside my budget for a new kilt right now, but I might be able to swing for alterations.

Is it even possible?
WARNING: I have never altered a kilt and I may be wrong here.

Enlarging a kilt involves a lot more than making it smaller. A lot depends on the sett and how much material is in the kilt.

My best guesses:
1) The easiest option is to add an inch or two to each sides on the aprons. There is usually material that you can use on the edges, from the inverted, and the deep pleat. The down side is that the pleats to apron ratio will change and it may effect the hang of the pleats, but maybe not.

2) Another option is to add a pleat or two and increase the apron widths the same amount. This is a major effort as you have to remove the linings, interfacing, and separate the kilt where you want to add the pleats. It is easier to modify a pleated to the stripe kilt than a pleated to the sett. Stripes can be added anywhere, like at the join in the back. Additional pleats to the sett would probably have to be added to the edges of the aprons to keep the center strip centered in the back.

Maybe Barb T. and Matt can clarify/correct.