Quote Originally Posted by long_hand View Post
Hi all,

Ok, so I've decided that as my first DIY kilt(or rather MUG) experience, that I am going to go for an X-Kilt or something similar. Perhaps an X but with knife pleats instead. I am planning on making it more along the lines of a contemporary so that it will hang on my hips. Now here is my thought, question, concern, what have you: I am thinking that instead of straps, velcro, or snaps to do jean buttons. Has anyone done a kilt with jean buttons instead of the other closure systems? If so how did it turn out and do you have any pics? I am using an 8.5 oz khaki twill btw and I am thinking of finishing the front panel off with some fashion tartan fabric to spice it up.

~Shawn
Some of the kilts in the early 1800's used a set of buttons instead of buckles along the side. I found some pictures in my wanderings, but of course, I don't have them bookmarked here.

Velcro is often done on inexpensive kilts such as the Still Water Economy kilts.

Another valid fastener is the belt itself and again was known in th early 1800's.

I've heard of other fasteners being used including snaps and elastic. (For the love of all that is masculine, please *don't* make a "pull up elastic banded" kilt.)