Sizing down a kilt

[Jerry]

Hi I've lurked quite a bit around this site for the last few months and now find myself needing a question answered if it's alright with everyone. :smile: I ordered a kilt about 25lbs ago and now that it is here, it's a bit roomy. I guess that's a good problem to have! However, what should I, or can I do? Thanks!!!

See my post on the same question on April 20 of this year. You'll have to change the search parameters below to see it, just change posts from this month to last 45 days. There is some good advice there. Here is what Barb T, one of the fine professionals on the forum, told me.

"You actually can't move the _buckle_ on the underapron side. Or, more accurately, you _could_ move it, but it wouldn't do you any good in terms of making the kilt fit tighter. So, what you need to do is move the _buckles_ on the apron side and the _strap_ on the underapron side. Leave the straps on the apron side where they are and the buckle on the underapron side where it is."

Cheers!

barb
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[Cawdorian]

If the waist of a traditional 8 yard kilt needs to be taken in, do you move the two buckles on the wearer's right side (apron) and shorten the length of the buckle strap on the left side of the apron (underapron) where it fits through the "button hole"? How far do you need move the straps and buckles to properly reduce the waist size 2 inches, 1 inch on each side? I don't mean to be redundant but only want to make certain I correctly understand the process.

I assume there is enough space, excess fabric or pleat that the match of the tartan won't be affected.

Jim