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New to this and very much a novice
While recently in Scotland I purchased a new Kilt from Hector Russell, I tried it on and it seemed to fit very well, problem when I got home I noticed that it was longer than I wanted. I searched the internet and found many suggestions as you could imagine, most said to pull it up, but it was uncomfortable that way. So my question is this, can it be shorten and hemmed properly. A seamstress here said it could. A lady I know recommended this site and said, if any group would know, it would be this site. Thank you
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Welcome, from Inverness-shire. As to your kilt, there is a good possibility that if you are used to wearing your trousers at jeans height and you are wearing the kilt in the same place then that might be why its appearing to be too long. Traditional kilts are measured at about belly button height or a tad higher at your natural waist. Take it to a kilt maker and see what he/she says before you start surgery!
Last edited by Jock Scot; 14th May 17 at 10:30 AM.
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Welcome to the "Great Rabble"!  
...and "aye" to Jock on the kilt.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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Welcome from a Scotsman living in the English midlands.
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Hello and welcome from Southern California.
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Yes talk to a kilt maker, take the kilt in and go from there. Of course it could be too long, many off the peg kilts are 24 inches long so that is something to think about as well.
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Post a picture
If you can take a picture of you wearing it we can see where you are wearing it and then we can give you better advice.
The hielan' man he wears the kilt, even when it's snowin';
He kens na where the wind comes frae, But he kens fine where its goin'.
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The camera lens at about waist height gives a better perspective of length
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Hi and a warm welcome from Autumnal Queensland!
Regards, Sav.
"The Sun Never Sets on X-Marks!"
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