I've been feeling testy lately so I'm going to take a different direction from everyone else. If you followed the website sizing instructions and the kilt doesn't fit, don't even consider modifying it, just send it back. You paid good money (though not much for an economy model) for the kilt, you shouldn't have to resize it. It sounds as if you aren't going to be happy with the kilt which means you probably won't end up wearing it much. Why keep it when you can get something you will be happy with?