Alternative to kilt pins

[Graham]

This is nothing new I am sure (there is nothing new under the sun), however, with a couple of "work kilts" in the pipeline I was thinking about two things I believe to be true:

1. Most kilts look better with some kind of kilt pin.
2. When at work kilted, kilt pins can be dangerous to kilt and wearer.

Solution?
Embroidered badges in the place of kilt pins.

Badges are nothing new, USAK, and others I'm sure use them already.
What about clan badges embroidered? Is anyone doing this?

I think it's a great idea.

[MACKAY]

I don't know that I would embroider a patch on one of my kilts. It's too permanent and I tend to like to change the kilt pin on occasion as my tastes change. However, I do wear an antique (1890) hallmarked silver Mackay Clan Crest as a kilt pin most of the time. It is quite a bit heavier, wider and slightly larger than a traditional modern white metal crest so it serves it purpose, and that is to keep the kilt apron flat. Works great as a kilt pin and is unusual enough to not look out of place.

Brian Mackay

[Graham]

Good point, but the badge could be embroidered on to seperate material then sewn onto the kilt.

[bubba]

Rudy at Celtic Empire sells embroidered clan badges.

http://www.celticempire.com/Merchant...e=SCOTTISHCLAN

[macwilkin]

Rudy at Celtic Empire sells embroidered clan badges.

http://www.celticempire.com/Merchant...e=SCOTTISHCLAN

Bubba,

These are bullion badges for a blazer. They are a wee bit too big for a kilt pin, and since they are bullion, probably far too dressy for casual wear.

Cheers,

Todd

[Graham]

They are nice Todd, but as you say, wee bit too big for a kilt.

[Blu (Ontario)]

It's not a look that would appeal to me particularly... I like the real thing. However, I suppose it could be made somewhat functional by sewing a small flattened lead weight behind it.

Personally, if I felt the kilt pin was a possible danger to the kilt, I'd just leave it off and go without.

blu

[Southern Breeze]

Good point, but the badge could be embroidered on to seperate material then sewn onto the kilt.

Attaching an embroidered with velcro would allow you to change it easily whenever you wish.Plus,it would have more"give"if snagged.

[macwilkin]

They are nice Todd, but as you say, wee bit too big for a kilt.

My point exactly, Graham! They are designed to be worn on a blazer.

Regards,

Todd

[Riverkilt]

This is sorta stretching it. I've been pleased with the embroidered patches I've added to some of my Utilikilts. Put them on the cargo pockets of my survivals, workman's, and denim. I like the look, personalizes them. Also a sometimes conversational piece.

I take the embroidered labels off my SportKilts, although they might look better in the kilt pin position than on the waist. Assume there's a reason they're not sewn in the kilt pin position.

Its cool when folks try a different look. You have me thinking of some culture blending, like why not a small Native American concho with leather strands, or just a nice concho?

Ron