Kilt Size Alteration Question

[Dixiedog]

Hey Everyone... John Rickman here...

I have a few Kilt Alteration Questions for any of our Kilt Makers out there. Stillwater Kilts has Wool USMC Kilts and I think that I would like to get one... But they don't have one in my size (42 inch waist / 21 inch lenght). They do have a 44 inch waist / 24 inch lenght that I could have Altered. My question is how does one Alter a 44 inch to a 42 inch and what effect does the Alteration have to the Apron and the Pleats ? Also, about how much would it cost to have these Size and Lenght Alterations done ?

I'd appreaciate any help Y'all could give...

Thanks...

[New World Czech]

I've been thinking the same thing about these USMC SWK. I would do the alterations myself. I just hemmed a kilt two weeks ago. Easy to do and moving the straps and buckles is the way to go for resizing the waist. I have no idea as to the cost for someone else and of course that can vary.

[Dixiedog]

Hey New World... Thanks for the Advise, but unfortunately, I can't sew a stich. I do however Steam Iron a Very Good Pleat !!! If you live close to Atlanta, GA, Maybe we could trade services ???

Thanks for your help...

I've been thinking the same thing about these USMC SWK. I would do the alterations myself. I just hemmed a kilt two weeks ago. Easy to do and moving the straps and buckles is the way to go for resizing the waist. I have no idea as to the cost for someone else and of course that can vary.