Good timing on this post. A couple weeks ago a friend of mine asked if I could look at one of his kilts. He has a problem with the straps/buckles. I have not looked at the kilt so I am not sure of the issue. Maybe they are just worn out. He suggested using Velcro in place of one of the straps. I did not think that was a good idea. My concern was the Velcro picking up lint and other debris over time. That would reduce the ability of the Velcro to adhere. I suggested the interior strap/buckle. All of the kilts I make now have the internal configuration.

For your kilt I would check out the internal configuration.

Mike