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Bristolhibby
03-03-2015, 02:37 PM
Afternoon all,

I've lost a fair bit of weight and my kilt that I got made for my wedding is literally falling off me.

Anyone got any recommendations for a good kilt alterer/seamstress?

I'm coming up at the end of the month, and would like to get it taken in.

Cheers

J
Peevemor
03-03-2015, 02:56 PM
Afternoon all,

I've lost a fair bit of weight and my kilt that I got made for my wedding is literally falling off me.

Anyone got any recommendations for a good kilt alterer/seamstress?

I'm coming up at the end of the month, and would like to get it taken in.

Cheers

J

Unless you've lost shiploads of weight, you might be better (and cheaper) getting somebody local to simply move the buckles (a 10 minute job) - that way it'll be easier to let it back out when you become a fatty again. :greengrin
Bristolhibby
03-03-2015, 03:11 PM
Unless you've lost shiploads of weight, you might be better (and cheaper) getting somebody local to simply move the buckles (a 10 minute job) - that way it'll be easier to let it back out when you become a fatty again. :greengrin

I think it's more than a buckle job. Lost 4st 1lb so I think there's some serious rework required.

Never plan on being a fattie again so am prepared to make the investment.

J
Peevemor
03-03-2015, 03:22 PM
I think it's more than a buckle job. Lost 4st 1lb so I think there's some serious rework required.

Never plan on being a fattie again so am prepared to make the investment.

J


Good stuff! :aok:

We used to use Jean O'Rourke in Longniddry for all our (pipe band) stuff - she never let us down.

http://www.jeanorourkekiltmaker.co.uk/index.htm

Jean McKirdy (around Gilmerton somewhere at the time) was also OK, but I can't find her details on the net so I don't even know if she's still on the go.
lord bunberry
03-03-2015, 03:45 PM
Good stuff! :aok:

We used to use Jean O'Rourke in Longniddry for all our (pipe band) stuff - she never let us down.

http://www.jeanorourkekiltmaker.co.uk/index.htm

Jean McKirdy (around Gilmerton somewhere at the time) was also OK, but I can't find her details on the net so I don't even know if she's still on the go.
Did you have to be called Jean to fix your kilt?:greengrin
Peevemor
03-03-2015, 04:31 PM
Did you have to be called Jean to fix your kilt?:greengrin


Finding someone called 'Kilt' to fix my jeans was even more difficult.
Pretty Boy
03-03-2015, 05:40 PM
G B Tailoring in Craiglockhart are very good. 2 of the tailors are ex military and they still do a lot of the the formal wear for officers.

They made me a pair of trews last year that are a fantastic fit and beautifully made.

http://www.gbtailoringltd.co.uk/mobile
Peevemor
03-03-2015, 05:48 PM
G B Tailoring in Craiglockhart are very good. 2 of the tailors are ex military and they still do a lot of the the formal wear for officers.

They made me a pair of trews last year that are a fantastic fit and beautifully made.

http://www.gbtailoringltd.co.uk/mobile

Ooh, suits you sir!