Repairs & Guide Prices

Every kilt is different - prices below are guide ranges. An exact quote is confirmed before work begins.

Priority Service (7 days or less)

Work required within 7 days can be accommodated under priority service (subject to availability). Priority service carries a 50% surcharge on the standard service price.

Examples


Strap & buckle adjustment: £65 + £32.50 priority surcharge → Total £97.50

Replacement of one strap: £15 + £7.50 priority surcharge → Total £22.50 per strap


 

Kilt Fit Adjustments

Waist Adjustment – Strap & Buckle Repositioning
£65

Full Kilt Resizing - Large Reduction £250                                                                                                                         Involves opening most of the kilt, including both aprons, waistband, lining and canvas, reshaping and re-draping the garment to the new size, and then carefully reconstructing the entire structure.

Major Waist Extension – Additional Tartan Added £280
 Major waist extension with additional tartan requires opening most of the kilt, letting out and extending both aprons, reshaping them to maintain their original form, extending the internal canvas and lining, adding fabric to the waistband, and carefully reconstructing the kilt

Length Shortening – Hem & Selvage Finish
£70

Repairs & Restoration

Invisible Mending (moth or wear damage) – per repair
 £140

Kilt Structural Repair & Re-stitching
£145

Front Apron Reconstruction £220
(matching tartan fabric typical costs £70 - £140 and is charged separately) Front apron reconstruction involves removing the damaged apron, shaping a replacement panel from matching tartan, rebuilding the internal structure, and carefully stitching the new apron into the kilt.


Full Apron Reconstruction – Both Aprons
£420 (matching tartan fabric typical costs £70 - £140 and is charged separately)

Straps & Hardware

Leather Strap Replacement (each)
£15

Buckle Replacement (each)
£15 – £25

Highland Wear Adjustments

Jacket Sleeve Shortening (from shoulder)
£80

Waistcoat Resizing (take in)
£35 – £45

Waistcoat Back Panel Replacement (let out)
£65

Cleaning & Preparation

Kilt Deep Clean & Press
£80

Kilt Press Only
£45

Notes

Invisible patching is priced per individual damaged area.
Additional tartan added during waist expansion is matched to the garment and discussed during the appointment.
Prices are guide prices and confirmed after assessment.
Fabric condition and previous alterations may affect the final cost.
If you have an event date, please mention it when booking.

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Serving Customers Across Greater Glasgow, Scotland & the UK

Providing kilt and Highland wear alterations for clients in Clydebank, Paisley, Renfrew, Newton Mearns, Bearsden, Milngavie, Bishopbriggs, Coatbridge, Motherwell, Kirkintilloch, Kilmarnock, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Stirling, Falkirk, Helensburgh, Dumbarton, Troon, Ayr, and Greenock.

Secure postal alteration service available throughout Scotland and across the UK.


 

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