As I've aged over the last 15 years, my weight has remained relatively the same - too heavy but not grossly overweight. However, I do recognize that I’m too heavy and my knees have been taking a beating as a result. To avoid doing anymore damage to my knees (and improve my overall health), I need to drop 40-60 lbs.

I have several kilts that I would like to keep but alter to fit my intended size. A few questions for those of you who have gone on a diet and lost weight: At what time did you get your kilts alter for your new size? Did you get your kilts altered as you lost weight or did you wait until you were at your desired weight? Typically, how much would a kilt maker charge to alter your kilt based reduced size?