It it Easy to Do Kilt Waist Alterations?

[skirttron]

I am doing my darndest to lose some weight, which with any luck will mean my 40-inch waist kilts will no longer fit. Does anyone know if kilt waistbands are easy to alter (both traditional and modern kilts)?

Here's hoping anyway.

[Overtahill]

Neither type of kilt are easy to alter, but traditional kilts require significantly more know-how. You can get by for a few inches (2 or 3) of waist reduction by replacing the existing closure system with sewn-in velcro strips. I have made two heavyweight traditional kilts using velcro. They Always fit perfectly.

Cheers,
Rick

[boca]

Depending on where you got the kilt from originally, the original manufacturer might be willing to alter the waistband for you for a price. Since many of the modern kilt makers (at least here in the US) are still pretty much small outfits, they should be able to do a custom job for you.