Kilt pin direction

[figheadair]

And, I'm sure that you know this, but I'll mention it anyway for others who might not. A kilt pin is just a weight to hold the apron corner down. It should never be used to pin the apron to the underapron!

Oh dear no. Just think how heavy a kilt pin would need to be in order to 'hold the apron down' The kilt pin is a Victorian affectation, is completely unnecessary and worse, can do serious damage to your front apron when you catch it. Go pin free.

[Pleater]

My mother always pinned the two aprons together every time I wore a kilt - I suppose that was the reason for their demise, as I can distinctly remember the under apron being patched after I ripped it when the pin caught on a branch as I was climbing an apple tree.

We had 120 of them, plus plum and pear trees, far too much of a temptation, even though none of them was on a dwarfing rootstock.

With the big safety pin type you can make them a bit more secure by gently pulling the open pin into a wider V, which puts more outward pressure on the pin, holding it more firmly into the fastening.

Another option is to fasten the pin then pass a strong sewing thread under the point of the pin several times - wrapping it around the double loop of wire, effectively closing off the pins exit route. Tie the ends of the thread to secure it.

Anne the Pleater :ootd: