Stillwater Economy Disappointment

[mbhandy]

The one thing about moving the straps is there are lots of holes for adjustment. If you are going to move the straps don't just move it 1/2 in. go a hole 1 in. and be brave. Like your wife said a belt will hold it up. Oh heck, take the straps off and belt up and wear it like a true Old Scot.

MrBill

[pipesndrumsnun]

Governments have spent tragabazillions secretly investigating this phenomenon and have finally come close to concluding that this fabric shrinkage is caused by the toxic pollution in the air, caused by the flatulence of the wild Hagis. One possible solution still under study, and a possible future counter measure is to soak effected fabric in Snipe oil, which over time may cause the fabric to return to the original size.

Hmmm...interesting theory! A Sister friend tells me that humidity causes your clothes to shrink as they hang in the closet!!
It is certainly NOT that we get bigger!!!

[fluter]

If you want to take up the waist a bit, it is an easy hand tailoring job. However it can be confusing because you're working on the outer edges of the aprons, where things overlap. To make it an inch smaller, you'd think logically "I'll take up a half inch on each side." You'd be wrong! You need a full inch on each side.

Good info here on how to do it.

On the left side, move the strap. On the SWK Economy, it's sewed onto the under-apron at the hem. Move it back from the edge by whatever distance you need. I would put a small piece of fabric on the underside to reinforce the apron material. You don't need to re-hem the edge, just let it overlap under the button-hole when you slip the strap through.

On the right side, move the top buckle. I agree with McMurdo that you should try leaving the lower buckle where it is---see what happens. See the link above for hints from a professional.

[canawler]

I've been feeling testy lately so I'm going to take a different direction from everyone else. If you followed the website sizing instructions and the kilt doesn't fit, don't even consider modifying it, just send it back. You paid good money (though not much for an economy model) for the kilt, you shouldn't have to resize it. It sounds as if you aren't going to be happy with the kilt which means you probably won't end up wearing it much. Why keep it when you can get something you will be happy with?

[Kent Frazier]

I've been feeling testy lately so I'm going to take a different direction from everyone else. If you followed the website sizing instructions and the kilt doesn't fit, don't even consider modifying it, just send it back. You paid good money (though not much for an economy model) for the kilt, you shouldn't have to resize it. It sounds as if you aren't going to be happy with the kilt which means you probably won't end up wearing it much. Why keep it when you can get something you will be happy with?

Normally, I would agree with you. However, the next smaller size in Black Watch (what I ordered) is 36 inches, that is 6 inches smaller than what I ordered. The only kilt available in 40 inches is in solid black. I don't want a solid for my first kilt.

[Mr. MacDougall]

a possible future counter measure is to soak effected fabric in Snipe oil, which over time may cause the fabric to return to the original size.

Oh, great, so now people will be squeezing snipes. Well, I suppose some of them may enjoy that.

As for exchanging the kilt for one of the right size... keep in mind that Jerry is phasing out the Economy line, and what's available is what's available. There just isn't one in the right size to be had.

[jmercier]

stillwater kilts are not tailored kilts beyond a 'standard' taper (they couldn't be at their price point) and if you're a shorter person needing to wear the kilt up a little higher because of the stillwater standard 24" drop, it's going to seem a little bit looser than it normally would. Just wear a good belt and it's all good!

I dont own any economy, just one standard and ... seven (yes 7) thrifties... yeah I picked one up in each tartan they carry standard.