Pro and con of buckles..

[sydnie7]

There is also the Matt Newsome variation on left-hand buckle, where buckle is attached to underapron and strap is sewn to end of stabilizer. Everything's hidden when the kilt is donned and it saves making a buttonhole! Here is a link to a picture and description of this arrangement on Matt's website.

[Coroner20]

Since this is my experimental kilt, and taking in all the advice/comments..

I have decided to incorporate some harness technology (old cliff rescue training)..

I will secure a length of webbing (non stretch), inside the complete kilt (replacing stabilizer and straps), secure one snap buckle to the right closure and another to the inside apron (left), this will eliminate the button hole and allow adequate adjustment (weight gain/loss)..

Comments!......Philip

[TheOfficialBren]

Since this is my experimental kilt, and taking in all the advice/comments..

I have decided to incorporate some harness technology (old cliff rescue training)..

I will secure a length of webbing (non stretch), inside the complete kilt (replacing stabilizer and straps), secure one snap buckle to the right closure and another to the inside apron (left), this will eliminate the button hole and allow adequate adjustment (weight gain/loss)..

Comments!......Philip

That is an unorthodox but interesting approach. I look forward to seeing your posts on this.

[Elizabeth]

I would like to see that too, sounds very interesting!

[Coroner20]

This is the old family hand-me down....

It has seen major shrinkage since I last wore it, about 18yrs.. Philip

I have been misguided, for 35yrs.

This kilt was willed to me by an ancient Aunt.. It was described as a Royal Stuart.... I always had issue with it as the colours were muted..

Now that I have spent time researching, I find that it may in fact be a Scot Red Tartan, unless some one more qualified than I (tartan peon) can shed some light, then history.... Philip

[Coroner20]

Update:

The harness is in, just to tack it down, then install a liner..

Easy to put on, feels good... Philip

[TheOfficialBren]

Wow! That is a unique approach but not shabby! Props for creative thinking.

[Coroner20]

I am torn as to whether I should install an interface... the fabric floats with no stress...,

Should I install a waist band of the tartan or use a fold of the lining to cover the upper waist...

I am into this kilt for +/-$35.00 Cdn.....and lots of fun!

I am a retired Mil Engineer (Res) and tend to over build... Philip

[Coroner20]

Update:

Decided to include the interface...


And, since it is a light weight fabric, inserted a reinforcement for the PIN..

Now to tackle the waist band and liner... Philip

[rmccool]

That really is a unique stabilizer / closure system. (I spend some time on rope myself, and understand why you used the webbing.) You really should consider doing a bit more detailed explanation of the material and how you installed it, with photographs, and add it to the forum as a separate thread. I think it's a method that quite a few hobby kiltmakers may be interested in, especially for casual kilts.