Alterations in Ga, Sc, Nc or Va?

**sdmurray4** · 11th June 21, 05:20 PM

I'm a noob here so please bare with me...

I've purchased a used kilt from ministry of tartan on a whim...a rather rare tartan almost in my size...basically an inch small. Btw the way it's a Murray of Mansfield tartan, looks like the Murray of Atholl ancient but the center red line is not guarded. Also the red lines are about 2x a wide as normal. Looks great when pleated to the stripe.

So here's my dilemma...I can get the inner apron on fine, 2nd hole in and comfortable. The outer apron I can not come close to securing, it's about 2" off. I dont understand it.

I think it has enough fabric in the first pleat under the apron to alter. So I'd like to fine a decent person/place in Ga, Sc, Nc, or Va...(I travel a lot) to take a look at it and hopefully alter it to fit.

Thanks

**Jock Scot** · 11th June 21, 10:10 PM

We are an international website and I find it interesting to read of differing thoughts from other parts of the world, even if I might not always agree with them! However, I do find some abbreviations a tad tricky to relate to, so, Ga? Sc? Nc? Va? I assume assorted State abbreviations?

**Arnot** · 12th June 21, 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

However, I do find some abbreviations a tad tricky to relate to, so, Ga? Sc? Nc? Va? I assume assorted State abbreviations?

Yes, they are state abbreviations. They are Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia.

**Jock Scot** · 12th June 21, 02:13 AM

Originally Posted by Arnot

Yes, they are state abbreviations. They are Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Thanks Troy. I have to admit that try as I might, I did not think of any of those States!

**Arnot** · 12th June 21, 03:10 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Thanks Troy. I have to admit that try as I might, I did not think of any of those States!

You are quite welcome, Sir.

**sdmurray4** · 12th June 21, 10:06 AM

My bad...I should have clarified that better.

**tripleblessed** · 12th June 21, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by sdmurray4

I'm a noob here so please bare with me...

We do, in Atlanta, get together from time to time, but the local refreshment establishments typically frown on our being bare. There. Together.

However, should you be kind enough to bear with and overlook silly inane remarks, a note to @Wareyin might result in an opportunity sample to some pleasant
potables and victuals. I don't know if @Creag is out and about these days, but Alpharetta isn't far from you. We have gathered in the past near to 285 along the
section from Ashford Dunwoody to 41. Several recent additions to the forum might be within reach.

Back to thoughts germane to the thread. If anyone is still speaking to me

and the chosen spot is one that still allows me in, we'd enjoy getting together and
seeing how you solved your issue. It occurs to me that I might have a pair of unused strap extenders lurking about, which might provide a temporary solution
while you find a willing tailor. If Sam can raise a quorum, we could gather and perhaps take a gander at your kilt and my extenders to check the possibility.

**Creag** · 12th June 21, 01:17 PM

Aye, I'm out and about. I did have a few wee troubles for the first 4 months of so of the year, but I'm feeling myself again.

We'd welcome the opportunity to reave at some unfortunate local drinking establishment if you are in the area. As Tripleblessed mentioned, the Perimeter (Dunwoody or Sandy Springs) is fairly central. Lately Wareyin and I have enjoyed the Schoolhouse Brewing taproom but you have to bring your own victuals.

**sdmurray4** · 12th June 21, 03:40 PM

Ah...good catch. Fat fingers on a little phone screen....not a good combination.

I'd love to find some time to meet up chat. I'm new to kilting so I have many questions.

Back to the kilt in question, extenders could solve the issue temporarily, but the symmetry of the apron is all off. Plus the sett that should be centered is noticeably uncentered. I think the only fix would be to pull the apron apart and maybe lose 1 pleat....but I'd like to talk ai over in person with someone. I got to believe that there is someone with the skills oin those 4 states to alter it correctly.

**Creag** · 12th June 21, 08:16 PM

If you can't find someone locally I highly recommend Barb Tewksbury, who has her own kiltmaker's thread on the forum. I have two Tewksbury kilts which are wonderful and she was a real pleasure to work with. I think with photos and some discussion she could understand and advise. And if anyone can make the kilt fit, she can do it.