Lost weight

**MNlad** · 18th April 13, 01:57 PM

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** · 18th April 13, 06:05 PM

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** · 19th April 13, 10:35 AM

Thanks all.

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

Jim

**Blupiper** · 21st April 13, 11:09 PM

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** · 22nd April 13, 03:07 AM

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/

**Drac** · 22nd April 13, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by 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

Unfortunately I really can't afford to replace the tank and the one Barb did is a one off due to the custom woven tartan, it was the R'lyeh Ancient

Also I am headed on a cruise two weeks from Friday and I need my formal and semi-formal gear.

Originally Posted by 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/

Thanks for all your help Barb. Amy will be tackling it probably this weekend. If not I should have enough skill to do it.

Jim

**Barb T** · 24th April 13, 06:36 PM

Well, you'd better post pics of you in your kilt(s) on the cruise!

**Pleater** · 30th August 13, 05:22 AM

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