Tying garters...an alternative to the STM method

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I've always told people that there really is no right or wrong way to tie your garters, so long as they stay up, are comfortable, and you are happy with them. The method we illustrate in our video is just one that I have found to be especially easy for folks to learn how to do, so it's a great start.

Thanks for sharing another method with us, Sean.

I do just want to say, from my own experience, that I personally use the method we show in the video, and have for a few years now. And, as I wear the kilt three or four days per week, and I only ever wear these traditional garters (never the elastic style any longer), I have much experience tying this knot. I've never once had it come loose on me during the day, regardless of my activity level. And I've never felt that the knot created a bulge, a pressure point, or was particularly "lumpy."

So I guess this is just to say that your mileage may vary. I think folks would be wise to experiment with different ways to tie their garters and settle on a method that works for them.

(When I first switched to traditional garters I tied them with more of a "wrap and tuck" method that did not actually involve tying a knot in the garter. It was very comfortable, and held up relatively well. I switched to the simple knot in the video because it feels more secure and was easier for me to show our customers how to do it.)