Alterations/Repairs

Alterations & Repairs/Athchruth

AS A KILT MYSTERIOUSLY SHRUNK IN YOUR CLOSET? Did you buy or inherit a used kilt and it doesn't fit? Below are my various prices which will help that kilt fit you once again. If you live near me (or like to drive) you may book an appointment, otherwise contact me via email to discuss arrangements concerning measuring and shipping.

All prices are in Canadian dollars. Canadian residents must pay GST (5%). Ontario residents must instead pay HST (13%).

PLEASE NOTE: I will no longer accept alteration work from outside of Canada, unless you have previously purchased a kilt from me.

Rebuild (Complete)

This is the most extensive of repairs and involves completely dismantling the kilt and starting afresh. While an expensive and time-consuming job, it is cheaper than buying a new kilt. Note that this can only be performed on the Box-Pleated, Kingussie-Pleated, and Knife-Pleated Standard styles. The Knife-Pleated Deluxe and the Military Box-Pleated styles have much of the pleating cut away at the fell, which prevents easy alteration.

Box-Pleated Kilt (Hips up to 48") $257.50
Box-Pleated Kilt (Hips 49"+) $272.50
Kingussie-Pleated Kilt (Hips up to 48") $272.50
Kingussie-Pleated Kilt (Hips 49"+) $287.50
Knife-Pleated Standard Kilt (Hips up to 48") $272.50
Knife-Pleated Standard (Hips 49"+) $287.50

Rebuild (Partial)

This is the more affordable alternative to a complete rebuild. It is also able to be performed on any style of kilt. Most of the kilt (with the notable exception of the pleated area) is taken apart and the apron is made to the wearer's new dimensions.

Apron Resizing (All styles) $227.50

Buckle Adjustment

This is yet another option for resizing a kilt. It is the most affordable and easiest to perform. It is also the easiest to undo should the kilt change hands (or sizes) again. It involves measuring the wearer and moving the buckle tabs and straps to accommodate the new measurement.

Buckle Adjustment - Two Buckle Kilt $30.00
Buckle Adjustment - Three Buckle Kilt $45.00

Buckle or Strap Replacement

This involves replacing of a buckle, tab, or leather strap.

Buckle/Strap Replacement (per Buckle) $17.50

Hemming

Hemming a kilt is not the same as hemming a skirt. Besides having to deal with the pleating, a kilt has certain features in the deep pleat and reverse pleat which require special attention.

The price is the same for letting down a kilt hem.

Kilt Hemming (Box-Pleated) $45.00
Kilt Hemming (Kingussie-Pleated Kilt) $60.00
Kilt Hemming (Knife-Pleated Standard Kilt) $60.00
Kilt Hemming (Knife-Pleated Deluxe Kilt) $90.00
Kilt Hemming (Military Box-Pleated Kilt) $120.00

Lining Replacement

Like your favourite jacket, a kilt lining will often wear out over time and need replacing.

Lining Replacement (All styles) $50.00

Traditional Handsewn Kilts

and Accessories