Make an adjustment to resize kilt.

**KiltRevival** · 28th August 12, 08:19 PM

Recently I have been losing a little weight and one of my kilts will soon be to big on the last hole on the strap. Is it possible for a kilt that is to large or even to small to simply move the two buckles on the right about 1 pleat back (or forward if it’s to small) to make the kilt fit?

**Friday** · 28th August 12, 08:47 PM

You can change the size by moving the buckles.

Added:
Check out the thread Moving buckles how much is too much the buckles were moved 10.5 inches.

**flyrod6057** · 28th August 12, 09:21 PM

Making a kilt smaller is pretty easy. Moving buckles is fine for an inch or two. If you have to go farther, you can hide a lot of fabric in the deep pleat and/or in the inverted pleat.

**Barb T** · 29th August 12, 01:05 PM

Just remember that you have to move the underapron strap toward the center of the underapron the same amount that you move the buckles on the fringe edge. Don't move the buckle next to the button hole - moving it doesn't change the fit of the kilt.

**LANCER1562** · 29th August 12, 06:40 PM

Is this adjustment something that can be handsewn or does it require a sewing machine?

**madmacs** · 29th August 12, 06:52 PM

I did one of mine by hand... Not sure a machine would go through the leather

**Pleater** · 2nd September 12, 05:00 PM

As you will be using the same leather, which will have been perforated by the first stitching, it is best to use a slender needle rather than a chunky one or one with a cutting tip, and sew through the same holes - firstly it maintains the strength of the leather, and secondly it is a lot easier than trying to create a new set of holes.

Anne the Pleater :ootd: