Kilt too big

[rmmcscott]

It sounds like I should just move the straps and be done with it...

Another question... how wide should the apron be?

[rmmcscott]

Riverkilt -

Well, welcome to Colorado a little early! If you happen to come through Denver, let me know!

Nighthawk -

Are you in Denver? I went to my first KiltNight the other night, and had a great time... looking forward to the 27th (Global Kilt Night) at the Squealing Pig in Cherry Creek!

[Nighthawk]

Riverkilt -

Well, welcome to Colorado a little early! If you happen to come through Denver, let me know!

Nighthawk -

Are you in Denver? I went to my first KiltNight the other night, and had a great time... looking forward to the 27th (Global Kilt Night) at the Squealing Pig in Cherry Creek!

27th? Crap. My kid's halloween party is that night. Otherwise, I'd hooligan with the lot of you. And yeah, I'm in Denver.

[rmmcscott]

27th? Crap. My kid's halloween party is that night. Otherwise, I'd hooligan with the lot of you. And yeah, I'm in Denver.

Yeah, I don't know who picked the date for Global Kilt Night, but for future reference we shouldn't have it so close to a "party holiday"

[ccga3359]

It sounds like I should just move the straps and be done with it...

Another question... how wide should the apron be?

***DISCLAIMER***
I have never done this but until an experienced person chimes in...

firstly you mention a 10" drop difference between your PV and wool. I'll asume that you wear the pv at your hips. The wool sounds like it's more traditional fitting, that is it should be worn about 2" above the navel. try it on at that point. How does it fit now? It should fit tighter (let's face it we're all getting older.
Now if you still have to take it in you do so at the buckles. Moving both toward the centre of your back 1-2" will adjust it by that much (anymore adjustment needed than that you're pretty much outta luck). Just unstitch those puppies and stich them back on the needed distance. Stitch 'em on good and solid or else nobody will need to ask the question . Now this for me is a little hazy, and I ask for someone to correct me if I'm wrong. That strap on the left inner apron will have to be removed and restiched on top of the inner apron the same amount that you moved your buckles. Kilt maker please do chime in now! As for the size of the apron it's probably correct my kilts are roughly half pleat, half apron.

[rmmcscott]

OK... here are some pics... you'll have to forgive them, it was last minute and self-photo taking is not my particular hobby!

[Moosedog]

Rmmscot,

You said your new kilt was 10 inches longer but I assume you mean the measurement along the top edge?

Moosedog

[ccga3359]

OK... here are some pics... you'll have to forgive them, it was last minute and self-photo taking is not my particular hobby!

Judging by the last shot (it seems pretty low angle) The bottom of the kilt is at the bottom of the knee. Try it at mid knee or top of the knee. But yes it does look quite big on you. Here in Canada it was winter when my kilt didn't fit. By tucking my wool sweater in it helped greatly. I guess you don't have that option in Denver (do you?).

[rmmcscott]

Rmmscot,

You said your new kilt was 10 inches longer but I assume you mean the measurement along the top edge?

Moosedog

correct. I probably misled when I said longer, I was thinking horizontally 10" longer than my other kilt.

[Moosedog]

Ok, thanks. I just didn't want Grant to fret.

Moosedog