Internal Front Pockets

**kmehrtens** · 25th March 08, 11:15 AM

I am looking into making my first kilt using the X-Kilt pattern/manual. I would however like to add two front pockets & possibly a single rear pocket (like pants) so I can wear the kilt to work. Does anyone have any info and/or pictures on how to go about this?

Thanks in Advance,
Kris

**Alaskan Kilted Guy** · 25th March 08, 11:25 AM

First of all, welcome to the rabble! Second, and I am just curious, but why do you need pockets for work? Just curious....

**SteveB** · 25th March 08, 11:47 AM

Hello

and a warm

from Boston, Massachusetts.
Check out the D.I.Y. Forum.. remember the search feature is your friend.

**kmehrtens** · 25th March 08, 11:54 AM

I'm the kind of person that I carry a pocket knife, cell phone and wallet in my pockets (and really don't like to be without the pocket knife), but I work in a professional office (Architect) where I would wear a shirt and tie with the kilt but want the look of a "dress" kilt.

**cavscout** · 25th March 08, 11:59 AM

Welcome to the neighborhood

So you are wanting to avoid using a sporran, I assume.

You might drop AlanH an PM and inquire directly to the originator of the X-Kilt.

**kmehrtens** · 25th March 08, 12:02 PM

That would be correct on the sporran. Ok, stupid question, how would I go about contacting AlanH directly?

**Bugbear** · 25th March 08, 12:10 PM

Welcome, kmehrtens. You can contact Alan H by finding his profile in the members list, then clicking on the option to send a private message. Although, you might post the question directly in his X-Kilt thread because if this isn't covered there, it might be useful to all the readers. Here's a link to that thread.
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/x...x.html?t=20085

Good luck.

**cavscout** · 25th March 08, 12:14 PM

I'm betting he will chime in here eventually but, go up to the top of the window and click on the "Quicklinks" menu and go to "Member List". From their find AlanH in the listing. click on his name and when his profile page opens there will be a link for Sending a PM to AlanH. Click it and type your message and it will be sent to his mailbox. That's it.

**ccga3359** · 25th March 08, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by kmehrtens

That would be correct on the sporran. Ok, stupid question, how would I go about contacting AlanH directly?

Well, if you're in the Bay area and you enjoy the occasional drink...

As good as the XKilt is, you might find it a little too casual for the office. Check out Freedom Kilts (link above) there you will find a suitable dressy casual kilt with all the pockets you desire. Unfortunatly they go for a bit more than $25. Having said all this, Alan does include instructions for cargo pockets.

Welcome from Ontario, Canada.

**SteveB** · 25th March 08, 12:24 PM

First try AlanH, his thread is currently active on the X-Kilt. I believe some members of the forum have already added pockets. A popular pocket is one applied in the upper center of the under apron to hold goodies as well as to weigh it down for privacy whilst seated. In one thread that I can not find right away, a poster installed two front slash pockets. between the first and second pleat on each side of the kilt, as well as the under apron pocket to hold a vast quantity of supplies.
For the under apron pocket idea, check out WizardofBC (Freedom Kilts) above as it is a feature on the kilts Steve makes.