Scottish 8-Yard Kilt Offer

[ktk1961]

I should think so, yes. It's actually not a very difficult thing to do ...

I made detailed notes for the tailor and even printed out a picture of the back of the kilt with lines showing where I wanted the straps moved. Basically, I had him move the straps on the right hip forward (toward the front of the kilt) about 1.5". Lucky for me, they balanced the strap on the left hip, which was already further forward than the straps on the right hip. I then had him move the strip on the front panel out 0.5". That gave me the extra 2" I was looking for.

When I look at the kilt now you cannot tell that the straps have been moved at all.

Good luck!
Kevin

Is this something that any tailor should be able to do?

I have one older kilt that's about 2" too small (I currently wear with extender straps), and two new ones that are just an inch or two large (I can wear, but on the last hole, and not quite as snug as I'd like).

I've never used a tailor, and hesitate to walk into any random one with so much at stake.

[LRRP]

Well, it looks as if my kilt will arrive on Monday. Let's hope I don't need to have a tailor make any adjustments.

[ktk1961]

Fingers crossed for you. But I wouldn't worry about moving the straps a bit if needed.

Kevin

Well, it looks as if my kilt will arrive on Monday. Let's hope I don't need to have a tailor make any adjustments.