Kilt to Large

[Skweres]

Over the last year or so, I've lost a considerable amount of weight, and I'm almost to the point that my 16 oz kilt will no longer fit me, does anyone know where I could have mine resized? I'd rather not have to buy a new one if I don't have to.

[Canuck]

Over the last year or so, I've lost a considerable amount of weight, and I'm almost to the point that my 16 oz kilt will no longer fit me, does anyone know where I could have mine resized? I'd rather not have to buy a new one if I don't have to.

A TOO large kilt can be made smaller by moving buckles. One needs to know how many inches you have lost and the original waist and hip measurements, to be of some assistance

[ForresterModern]

If it is only a little too big, and has not previously been altered, you may be able to pull it in a couple inches by simply moving the left strap on the under apron and the right buckles on the side of the fell. The strap would go further from the edge of the underapron and the two buckles would go further toward the back of the kilt, each roughly the same distance. I have had this done by a well known kiltmaker on two kilts and its wokrs and looks fine. You may find a local tailor willing to do it or there are lots of folks here on the forum who could do it for you.

If it is more than a couple inches you are probably talking about a partial rebuild, which will require someone with kiltmaking experience to do the work properly. Again, seek help through these pages unless you have a kiltmaker close by.

I am sure you will get many other opinions and offers to help as your post ages. Good luck.

Edit---I see Robert chimed in ahead of me with the same ideas. As one of the well known resident kiltmakers I would trust his advice.

[JSFMACLJR]

If it is more than a couple inches you are probably talking about a partial rebuild, which will require someone with kiltmaking experience to do the work properly. Again, seek help through these pages unless you have a kiltmaker close by.

I am sure you will get many other opinions and offers to help as your post ages. Good luck.
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Is this a major undertaking? I have a kilt with a 38-40" waist that does not fit me anymore, but is the perfect length for one of my sons. He wears a 32 or 33" waist, though. Can this difference be fixed?

[Ryan Ross]

Is this a major undertaking? I have a kilt with a 38-40" waist that does not fit me anymore, but is the perfect length for one of my sons. He wears a 32 or 33" waist, though. Can this difference be fixed?

It certainly can, so long as your kilt maker knows what they're doing(as any kilt maker worth their salt should). I wear a kilt now that went from a 48 inch waist, to a 34 inch waist, and still looks excelent.

...all that said, it IS a major undertaking. Expect to pay about $150, or so. Well worth it for a good kilt.

[ForresterModern]

I paid about $60 to have the straps/buckles moved on two kilts a year and a half ago, plus shipping.

I am sure that a major rebuild/resizing job could get expensive, but is probably worth it if the kilt is valuable enough to you personally. Easier to take one in several inches than to try to let one out a few.

[slohairt]

It's definitely doable. Myself or any of the kilt makers on board here can easily alter it. While it would be a bit expensive, it is still cheaper than buying a new kilt. That's one advantage kilts have over other garments is that they can accept a fair amount of alteration.

[Skweres]

It certainly can, so long as your kilt maker knows what they're doing(as any kilt maker worth their salt should). I wear a kilt now that went from a 48 inch waist, to a 34 inch waist, and still looks excelent.

...all that said, it IS a major undertaking. Expect to pay about $150, or so. Well worth it for a good kilt.

Were they able to resize it without having to remove alot of material?