[quote="Freelander .... My wifes Idea so in her opinion best Pass the pin though the kilt and then though a piece of thick Rubber band (push it thought twice ) then back though the fabric and close as normal. [/quote]

You married a clever woman, David! The idea works incredibly well. Thanx for posting that. I substituted a short length of small diameter surgical tubing which I found at a model supply place. Cheap yet effective.