Traditional wool kilt with pockets

**CBH** · 2nd February 25, 01:09 PM

Comparing my USAKilts 5 yd wool kilt with my Pakistani kilts again, shows how different they look. The tight pleats and overall look of the wool kilt make it a little embarrassing to wear the others. Even though the general public does not have a trained eye, I think anyone would instantly recognize which is more attractive.

I am now looking in earnest for input from those with experience:

Where can I get a quality wool kilt with pockets ?

Trouser-style front pockets (hidden inside) are what I'm looking for. Not cargo or external pockets. I know its not traditional, and USAKilts won't add them. But I just can't live without the convenience.

This Scottish (I believe) place used to offer them:

https://www.houseoftartan.co.uk/scot...19&catid=12104

But they now appear to have joined https://www.scotlandshop.com/house-of-tartan

Any suggestions, except "just use a sporran" ?

**figheadair** · 2nd February 25, 03:46 PM

Pockets in a kilt are a nonsense in my view. If you want pockets, wearing trousers or a coat does the job.

**Jock Scot** · 4th February 25, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by figheadair

Pockets in a kilt are a nonsense in my view. If you want pockets, wearing trousers or a coat does the job.

I am afraid that I can't help but agree.

**Kitfoxdave** · 4th February 25, 10:07 AM

CBH, I was unable to attach pictures to a message... so here is what I did based on Robert Macdonald video on youtube...

Sewn on to the unside of the inner apron. I slip my index finger [
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between the kilt and shirt, hooking onto the pocket and lift it out.

**spr0k3t** · 2nd February 25, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by CBH

Where can I get a quality wool kilt with pockets ?

You'll have to find it. Most of the ones I've seen with pockets are generally utility kilts. Some of which the quality on them is rather trash... or the wool isn't of a Scottish mill so just the fabric is sub par by itself. I'm sure if you do some digging, you might be able to find a for-hire that would be able to make it. One place to check would be Kinloch Anderson. If you are located in the mericas where utility kilts are about as common as traditional, try talking with USAKilts. While neither place may offer, they can definitely point you in the right direction for what you are after.

**MacKenzie** · 2nd February 25, 06:02 PM

You might inquire of forum owner Steve Ashton and see if anyone has picked up his contemporary kilt design.

I love my Freedom Kilts kilt with pockets.

**Steve Ashton** · 2nd February 25, 07:50 PM

It can, and has been done.

These kilts have 5 pockets each.

This kilt has 3 pockets

Unfortunately not everyone is capable of doing it well.

As far as I know there is no one currently doing what I used to do. To the same level of quality.

The same USMC Dress Blue Tartan kilt as above. While my hands are not in the pockets in this photo they are still full of all my Every Day Carry (EDC) items.
The ability to make a Traditional, 8 yard, Hand-Stitched, 16oz wool kilt with pockets, that do not show or disturb the line of the kilt is the problem, or perhaps the reason, that while I taught many to make my Hand-Crafted Contemporary Kilts, no one is offering them for sale.

**User** · 2nd February 25, 10:18 PM

Your kilts look amazing! I wish I found my passion for kilts before you retired from kilt-making.

**RGM1** · 3rd February 25, 06:23 AM

I request an under apron pocket whenever I have a new kilt built. Straight up and down near edge of apron where I can slip.my cell phone without fumbling around under the kilt. A criteria for my next cell phone is it has to fit my pockets. My experience was that putting my cell phone away in my sporrans was a hassle.