Improvised Basics

[KiltedViking]

Due to the seemingly perpetual budget constraints, I was forced to improvise some basics. I thought that sharing this experience might be helpful to others.

Kilt: SWK Thrifty.

Sporran: SWK Nylon Cargo (aka: "Nightstalker"?)

Belt: 2 inch wide nylon webbing - Actually a luggage/suitcase strap. Normally used to strap around a suitcase, to prevent it from bursting. Used here, for much the same purpose.

Suspenders: 1 inch nylon webbing. Salvaged from another project. Purchased "D" rings at the sewing store. All hand-stitched together, by yours truly.

Hangers: Chain salvaged from Sporran belt, that was far too small. Used "lanyard clips" purchased from the craft store.

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I should note, you may see the Paracord I used to extend the three zipper pulls on the Sporran. These I added, myself, it did not arrive that way.

I am in now way trying to steal/prevent any business from our esteemed advertisers.

[Richrail]

I wanted a casual brown belt but didn't want to spend an arm and a leg. I went to Harbor Freight tools and purchased a 2in wide leather tool belt cleaned it and put some leather shoe dye on it. the belt was $8.00 the shoe and boot dye was $6.00.

[KiltedViking]

I wanted a casual brown belt but didn't want to spend an arm and a leg. I went to Harbor Freight tools and purchased a 2in wide leather tool belt cleaned it and put some leather shoe dye on it. the belt was $8.00 the shoe and boot dye was $6.00.

One of my favourite places and one of the first places I tried! Really dangerous having one of their retail locations, literally just up the road. Sadly, there was nothing available that was long enough to encircle a gut that has it's on gravitational pull

If memory serves (duck, I'm thinking) I paid $8 USD for the suitcase strap, at a luggage shop where everything is expensive. So, it might be available elsewhere (Intermess?) for a lower price.

[guardsman]

Well its a modern look for sure , pulled it off well . Hope budget improves over time for you but looks to me that you will manage to pull it off anyway! Well done

[James Hood]

Welcome and good on yer, mate.

Thought is, "the original kilties" across history were more improv than we moderns; ypu are carrying on a tradition of thought applied to situation-recolution.

[brewerpaul]

Due to the seemingly perpetual budget constraints, I was forced to improvise some basics. I thought that sharing this experience might be helpful to others.

Kilt: SWK Thrifty.

Sporran: SWK Nylon Cargo (aka: "Nightstalker"?)

Belt: 2 inch wide nylon webbing - Actually a luggage/suitcase strap. Normally used to strap around a suitcase, to prevent it from bursting. Used here, for much the same purpose.

Suspenders: 1 inch nylon webbing. Salvaged from another project. Purchased "D" rings at the sewing store. All hand-stitched together, by yours truly.

Hangers: Chain salvaged from Sporran belt, that was far too small. Used "lanyard clips" purchased from the craft store.

Copy of DSCN1625.JPG

I should note, you may see the Paracord I used to extend the three zipper pulls on the Sporran. These I added, myself, it did not arrive that way.

I am in now way trying to steal/prevent any business from our esteemed advertisers.

For my casual go to the store, farmers market or walk to work I wear similar gear. My daily walk to work is one mile and I usually wear either a SWK Economy wool Black Watch or a PV Black Stewart from Heritage of Scotland. Belt is a two inch wide black nylon found on EBay, SWK black nylon sporran, black adjustable nylon strap with clips for sporran strap (was a shoulder strap for a Northface duffel or something). Ive amassed some different inexpensive kilt hose and I dont worry about flashes. The look is totally casual, easy to wear and even is good for camping or hiking. You dont have to go broke or dress to the 9's every time you kilt up but with the right kit you can look just fine.

[Bearded Man Brew]

That is the exact reason why I make my own kilts. It takes a good amount of time, but I like the fact knowing that I have made my kilt myself and I like to be able to make it to my measurements. The plus side of this is that I have saved a little bit of cash to buy other kilt items like proper hose.