Quote Originally Posted by cable scot View Post
As I'm living in northern Wisconsin the hoodie / sweater combo. may be the way to go for the next five months.
Not at all. Two inches is not a huge amount and is a simple matter of moving the strap on the inner apron by
two inches and the right hip buckle(s) the same amount. While there will be a slight offset at the back it will not be noticeable, even if pleated to the sett

The strap is easy enough to move but you will need to use a heavy needle to sew through the leather. The buckles are similarly easy but a bit fiddly. The most difficult bit is unpicking the tartan that holds the buckles in place

As you said this is a machine made kilt I am allowing for the fact it may be made by one of the largest machine made kilt makers here in Scotland. If so, they are extremely difficult to move and may require you to access the stitching from inside, below the canvas and lining, which may be glued into place

But still check FIRST with your supplier. They may do this job for you at minimum or no extra cost