Kilted... Monday? WARNING: newbie drones on and on

[Taffy Jack]

Itchy, scratchy..... I recommend kilt-liners.

I suppose it may become an issue as spring warms up, but (speaking for myself alone) wool on my legs doesn't bother me in cool weather. As to southern bits tenderer than thighs, well... it's been a noticeable length of time since I was a member of any actual regiment, and cotton doesn't scratch at all.

Cheers,

Jack (non-Daw)

[Taffy Jack]

Three solutions to tassel noise and I've tried all of them.
1. Remove them.
2. Glue them to the sporran.
3. Buy some faux fur from eBay and glue it on the front of the sporran. With the 2 sporrans I have done this to I modified the latch to compensate for the extra thickness by glueing on a small magnet.

The standing and walking taller bit is quite normal, all part of wearing a kilt.

Thanks for this advice. I won't be chopping up this sporran, as I quite like it (not too elaborate, but still sharp and formal) for "dressed" wear. The fur idea sounds interesting, but I think I'd like something a bit plainer for just pooping around town: maybe a softer-bodied brown one, with a gather at the top (like an old fur trader's poke) instead of a cantle with a clasp. My ex- had a little Coach backpack in that style; maybe she's done with it...?

[Taffy Jack]

Good Blather....any photos?

I'll give 'er a try, here...

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Well, that didn't work. Let's try again:

[Taffy Jack]

Does it? Does it really? I can't say that is something that has ever occurred to me when wearing the kilt. As to the comfort issue, I have never in normal circumstances ever found the kilt any more or less comfortable to other modes of clothing. One thing for sure, a wet kilt worn too low is probably the most uncomfortable thing I know.

Ever dug clams in soaking wet dungarees? That's probably the least comfortable outfit I've worn, short of body armor in 130 F. temperatures, wetsuits in very cold water, tin pants in a frozen duck swamp, or turnouts in a structure fire.

I'll agree that sopping wet clothes that don't fit are always a downer. Wet wool performs much better than wet cotton, though, generally speaking.

I'm a bit surprised at how comfortable the garment is. I expected a woolen kilt to be more of a chore to wear, but frankly I find it has certain comfort advantages that I did not anticipate.

Cheers,

Jack

[tpa]

I think I'd like something a bit plainer for just pooping around town: maybe a softer-bodied brown one, with a gather at the top (like an old fur trader's poke) instead of a cantle with a clasp. My ex- had a little Coach backpack in that style; maybe she's done with it...?

Yes, I have something like that for the same reason.

[Tarheel]

My ex- had a little Coach backpack in that style; maybe she's done with it...?

Look to my thread on converting a Coach backpack. Here is the link;

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...sporran-88220/

It makes a roomy, basic and quality leather sporran.

[Blupiper]

Jack, good to hear from you. Good post. The overturned propane truck that closed I-5 for hours also lead to some creativity. A taco food truck caught in the same traffic jam opened on I-5 in the jam to help out the stranded motorists. Some national attention was paid:

http://www.seattletimes.com/entertai...utt-of-a-joke/

Nothing to do with kilts, but gotta love the entrepreneurial spirit.

JMB

[WillowEstate]

Thanks for this advice. I won't be chopping up this sporran, as I quite like it (not too elaborate, but still sharp and formal) for "dressed" wear. The fur idea sounds interesting, but I think I'd like something a bit plainer for just pooping around town: maybe a softer-bodied brown one, with a gather at the top (like an old fur trader's poke) instead of a cantle with a clasp. My ex- had a little Coach backpack in that style; maybe she's done with it...?

You might want to try double sided sticky tape on the tassels - won't damage the sporran and easily removed for an occasion where you want them swinging again.

[bikercelt1]

I've used little dabs of Post-it Poster Putty to hold down the tassels on occasions where I thought the drumming might be too loud. It worked great and didn't leave any marks that couldn't be taken care of with a light bit of leather dressing.