Kilt sizing confusion

[Darrin1200]

Thanks @Pleater. I can sew a bit, but I think you are talking way out of my league.

Thanks @Steve Ashton
That looks like the label on this one.
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The buckle on this kilt is about an inch below the top. So essentially, no rise.
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Looks like this kilt is just to big for me, so I will pass it on.
How would I measure this kilt, so when I list it, the person will know the right measurements?

[Steve Ashton]

The way to measure an existing kilt is with a tape measure placed at the level of the smallest part of the kilt.

On your kilt this will be the level of the top band.

Measure from the right edge of the outer apron, across the outer apron, across the back, pleated part, - to the right edge of the under apron. Do not include the width of the under apron.

Like this -

The waist circumference of this kilt is 34".




Then measure the same way at the level of the bottom of the Fell area. This is the bottom of where the pleats are stitched down. Like this -
The hip circumference of this kilt is 41.5".




Then as your kilt does not have a Rise you measure the total length from the top of the top band, down to the bottom of the Selvedge.



This photo is of a kilt with a Rise. The total length is 23" Rise + 2" Drop for a total length of 25"

[fluter]

If the kilt in question is just an inch or so too large in the waist, it is usually simple and easy to move the left-hand strap and right-hand buckle to accommodate.

In fact, it's my contention that if you have decent bachelor sewing skills and sufficient stubbornness, you can make your own kilt.

[OC Richard]

If the kilt in question is just an inch or so too large in the waist, it is usually simple and easy to move the left-hand strap and right-hand buckle to accommodate.

Yes exactly.

I have to do this with our band kilts all the time, as members shrink and grow, and members come and go.

It's not rocket science, as you suggest.

But Pakistani kilts! Personally I wouldn't bother altering it.

I would sell it (as I have done) and purchase an actual kilt.

[Darrin1200]

Thanks @fluter @OC Richard

Moving the buckles and stapes, seem a little less daunting. I think I may give that a try.

[Pleater]

It looks to be all man made fibre - so reshaping using pressing would not work.

If I could not make my own clothes then I would not be able to dress as well as I do, and making things for sale means I can afford to buy the materials to show off my work.

Quality fabrics and yarns might cost a bit more, but I still have a jumper I made before I left home and that was 52 years ago now.

Anne the Pleater