describe the general features of your "ideal" kilt

**vorpallemur** · 25th September 09, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by Smayniac

I'm undecide on the pocket issue, I like to wear a sporran, but there are times I wish I could carry a small item or two without it.

Rear welt pockets are incredibly easy to add. The top of the pocket bag needs to be attached to keep the things you put in the pocket from pulling the opening open. This is normally (not just on kilts with welt pockets, but on other things like trousers) done by attaching it to the waistband. Without a waistband, you can' do that.

**Smayniac** · 25th September 09, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by vorpallemur

Rear welt pockets are incredibly easy to add. The top of the pocket bag needs to be attached to keep the things you put in the pocket from pulling the opening open. This is normally (not just on kilts with welt pockets, but on other things like trousers) done by attaching it to the waistband. Without a waistband, you can' do that.

I thought of that, also the little pocket that SportKilt hangs from the front of the waistband, same problem. I don't want cargo pockets; I may try to hide a pocket behind the apron. I saw a thread with instructions here somewhere.

Bob

**vorpallemur** · 26th September 09, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by Smayniac

I thought of that, also the little pocket that SportKilt hangs from the front of the waistband, same problem. I don't want cargo pockets; I may try to hide a pocket behind the apron. I saw a thread with instructions here somewhere.

Bob

Waistbands aren't just for looks. They're structural. They're a way of spreading the forces wearing a lower garment (whether it's a skirt or trousers) is exposed to more of the garment, and to the wearer's body. The few lower garments that don't have one are worn with braces.

I understand not liking the bulk of a kilt waistband. My next casual kilt is going to be made with a yoke, which means the pleats won't be directly attached to the waistband in the rear.