Kilts pins: Where to place them?

[gu3]

Where can I get those safety kilt pins stateside?

I just bought some at the local fabric store. A pack of two for $2.50.

pinned only to the outer apron

I don't understand. Is it the pin's only purpose to weigh down the outer apron?

[Atlanta Kiltie]

Oh! Oh! Where can I get those safety kilt pins stateside??? I found a shop in Inverness that sold them for about 50p, of course nowadays that's $25 with the exchange rate...

I got mine at a Tractor Supply Store for about $1.00 each, I believe it was called a horse blanket pin. I think one of the vendors on the board sells them too.

[The Guy in the Kilt at UC]

Oh! Oh! Where can I get those safety kilt pins stateside??? I found a shop in Inverness that sold them for about 50p, of course nowadays that's $25 with the exchange rate...

Joann Fabric Store

[haxtonhouse]

Oh! Oh! Where can I get those safety kilt pins stateside??? I found a shop in Inverness that sold them for about 50p, of course nowadays that's $25 with the exchange rate...

I have found a few of the safety pins in antique shops

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Pin pointing down-- that way if it pops open it won't fall off. (My kilt pin is silver, so I have a vested interest in keeping it.)

[ardchoille]

Additionally, you can wear the kilt pin at a 45 degree angle. I think Riverkilt started this and many of us really like the way it looks.

[Jock Scot]

Pin pointing down-- that way if it pops open it won't fall off. (My kilt pin is silver, so I have a vested interest in keeping it.)

I agree and for the same reasons.

[george7]

bottom right corner, pinned only to the outer apron. make sure it looks cool by standing in front of a full-length mirror. if uncool, adjust. if unsure, seek advice from female

[The Thing]

bottom right corner, pinned only to the outer apron. make sure it looks cool by standing in front of a full-length mirror. if uncool, adjust. if unsure, seek advice from female

Khehehe, god knows how you'd end if if you seeked a womans opinion, best ommitt that bit of advice, less you want pink or feathery Kilt pins adorning the front of your Kilt....!

[george7]

That is correct. It's only real purpose (other than decoration) is to weigh down the outer apron. If you pin the kilt shut, you'll affect the swing (not to mention, get dirty looks from the kilt police).