Kilt on a Student's Budget

[The Supreme Canuck]

Right, so I'm in the market for a kilt (big surprise). The only problem is, I'm a university student. We all know what that means. Luckily, I have my dad's kilt sitting at home. Eight yards, 13 or 16 oz, perfect condition. Now, the question is, how much would an alteration run me? Keep in mind that it needs to be taken in quite a bit; dad was a big guy.

And, I suppose, just where could I get such an alteration done?

Thanks a lot, guys.

[LoftGuy]

Hi,

Welcome to the forum. For alterations, try this link to Matt Newsome who does kilt making and alterations.

Bob


http://www.albanach.org/index.htm

[The Supreme Canuck]

Thank you kindly. I'll look into it.

[Riverkilt]

You might also try Kathy Lare at www.kathyskilts.com she's trained in Scotland if its a kilt from there. Or Barb who's on this board too...or Matt as suggested. Think there's a lady in NY too.

Or, if the kilt wasn't too dear to you, sell it and use the proceeds to buy a kilt that fits you in the tartan you want.

Ron

[ronstew]

Alterations may cost as much as a new [cheap] kilt.

[Canuck]

Right, so I'm in the market for a kilt (big surprise). The only problem is, I'm a university student. We all know what that means. Luckily, I have my dad's kilt sitting at home. Eight yards, 13 or 16 oz, perfect condition. Now, the question is, how much would an alteration run me? Keep in mind that it needs to be taken in quite a bit; dad was a big guy.

And, I suppose, just where could I get such an alteration done?

Thanks a lot, guys.

If you're at Queens you need a kilt!!! Considering what I have seen at Frosh week! My daughter is an engineer there. need I say more?
What are you're measurements? I have access to a Gordon tartan that just might do.
Cheers
From the older Canuck
Robert

[Blacksmith]

Canuck

There are a couple of places in Kingston that you could go. One is the Kilt maker at Cards drycleaners on Princess St. next to Amudaus Cafe (he makes and alters the kilts for R.M.C, Queens and Fort Henry) he also gives a discount to the military and Queens students.

the second place is the "Kilt Store" in Alington park place in the former township ( out by the Cat centre )

Regards

Mark

[macwilkin]

Don't forget Burnetts & Struth in Barrie, ON!

http://www.burnetts-struth.com/

cha gheill!

Todd

[Bob C]

Buy a Stillwater or other inexpensive kilt and hold onto your dad's.

Someday, when you're older and fatter like many of us, it just might fit you as it is.

[Wompet]

If you're willing to go the poly-vicose route, there's MacHummel at Canadian Casual Kilts in Fergus.