Hello from VA Beach, Va

**SJCurrence** · 26th May 13, 08:00 AM

Hello,

i am a new member and joined to get more info. I purchased my first kilt for my wedding last October and love it. Unfortunately (for my kilt) after teaching English to 8 graders this past year I have lost some weight so any info on getting my kilt tailored would be welcome.

Besides my pride do Scotland tartan (pictured) I own a sport kilt.

Cheers.

**O'Searcaigh** · 26th May 13, 10:02 AM

Hello and

from the wooded highlands of The Big South Fork, north central Tennessee!

Congratulations on loosing weight, even if as the result (condolences?) of teaching 8th grade English. If you have not lost a whole lot of weight (more than 3 or four inches off the waist) the easiest thing is simply to move the buckles on the kilt. Actually, you can keep moving buckles pretty much forever but eventually there will be too much "wrap-around" for it to look proper. Then, you might have it taken in by a kilt maker. I had one of my favorite "tanks" both taken in at the waist and shortened. Cost me $60 but well worth it as a new kilt of similar quality would have cost me $450 or more.

Great to have you with us!

**kiltedjoss** · 26th May 13, 10:05 AM

Welcome from Northern Virginia and frequent visitor to Va Beach area.

**Spartan Tartan** · 26th May 13, 01:22 PM

from Rhode Island.

**Psynister** · 26th May 13, 01:42 PM

from the Texas panhandle. I'm just a newb, so I can't help you with your issue, but welcome to the boards all the same.

**SJCurrence** · 26th May 13, 03:51 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome. I love teaching middle school kids, I just didn't realize I would be running around so much. :-)

i'll give the buckles and straps a look. Thanks.

So far I have seen lots of good stuff. Cheers.

**dougle** · 26th May 13, 04:30 PM

Hi & welcome from Worcestershire England

**JohntheBiker** · 27th May 13, 05:44 AM

from Toronto, Canada

**WillowEstate** · 27th May 13, 07:00 AM

Hi and welcome from Sunny Queensland!

As far as your "loose kilt" is concerned, you can as suggested move the buckles. The problem with this, depending on the size of the sett is that you may end up with the front apron becoming asymmetric, which doesn't look too good. I'd recommend finding a local kiltmaker who can do the job properly - I had one done here (yes, we do have a local kiltmaker in QLD!), $88 Australian, and really first class work.