Lost weight

[Tobus]

I'm no kiltmaker, nor do I play one on the telly, but I think you have to make the adjustment from both sides. If you only move the buckles on the right hip, you'll end up with an outer apron that's much tighter than the inner apron and makes the inner apron bunch up. Besides, it's the inner apron that really does the work anyway. The outer one just covers it up. But they have to be balanced with each other so they lay properly with each other.

That's my take on it, anyway.

[hector]

I had the same to do a couple of weeks ago. Tobus is 100% right: both sides have to be adjusted.
An advice may be that the buckle on the right hip is moved a bit further to the middle of the kilt. This allows to have more margin for fixing the belt (you never know if one's weight will further reduce or the opposite might increase).
Good luck!

[MNlad]

I think you have to make the adjustment from both sides.

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Prevents bunching of the inner apron and keeps the front apron in balance with the pleats on each side. On the plus side, it's a lot easier shrinking a kilt than trying to make it bigger. Congrats on the weight loss.

[Barb T]

The trick is to move the buckle on the right hip toward the center back and then move the _underapron strap_ the same amount toward the center of the underapron. That does "both sides" evenly. Moving the buckle that is next to the buttonhole doesn't do anything.

[Drac]

Thanks all.

I have about 3 that need saving and a couple that are going to look for a good home.

Jim

[Blupiper]

Drac:

Just a word of congratulations and commiseration. I have also lost a bunch of weight and have had a 100% turn-over in my collection. Others here at XMTS have taken advantage and gotten some new kilts--same as me. Keep up the great work.

JMB

[Barb T]

I just wrote a thread with complete instructions for how to move buckles and straps. You can find it at:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-larger-78931/

[Pleater]

Hello Dave

It might be safest to continue to hire your kilt attire for a while, just keep cutting the carbs and see what happens to your waistline.

I know that kilt acquisition syndrome is a difficult thing to resist, but purchasing quality garments can be costly and you really want to reach a stable weight before pushing the boat out.

Unless you have money to spare of course....

Another factor I discovered - even though I make my own kilts - is that when a kilt is fitting well it seems such a shame to start to take a bit more exercise and cut down a bit more and to shrink out of it.

Far better to purchase a kilt which will encourage you to maintain at a desirable weight.

Anne the Pleater

[Hawk]

Thanks all.

I have about 3 that need saving and a couple that are going to look for a good home.

Jim

Drac, I'd be interested in speaking with you per the ones that might need a new home.
Drop me a PM.......

Hawk

[SFCLangley]

Good morning and thanks. Yes, I should have been more clear. I plan to wear the PC for the formal events. Army Ball, Etc. Been looking at Argyll selections on many sites too. There are so many options out there. I like this forum. I look forward to the advise as I grow my wardrobe. Warmest, Dave