another type of kilt-pin

[longforgan]

In a St. Andrews Day thread, I describe how I lost my new kilt-pin whilst out walking. It is understandable how the constant movement of walking could dislodge a kilt-pin, but it got me thinking about a new design for a kilt-pin. You know those small metal badges which often go on jacket lapels and are held in place by a little spike which penetrates through the fabric and then is clipped at the back? A kilt-pin having two attachment points like this would be really secure. Who or which company could be persuaded to make something like this? Any other ideas lads? - thanks,- Alan

[Hamish]

In a St. Andrews Day thread, I describe how I lost my new kilt-pin whilst out walking. It is understandable how the constant movement of walking could dislodge a kilt-pin, but it got me thinking about a new design for a kilt-pin. You know those small metal badges which often go on jacket lapels and are held in place by a little spike which penetrates through the fabric and then is clipped at the back? A kilt-pin having two attachment points like this would be really secure. Who or which company could be persuaded to make something like this? Any other ideas lads? - thanks,- Alan

I am not so sure about that, Alan! I have lost two of those lapel badges in recent years but, in all my 54 years of kilt wearing (and here I frantically touch wood), I have never lost a kilt pin!

[longforgan]

Thanks or the advice Hamish, since I placed my message (before I read your message!) I have ordered a couple of enameled badges of the Saltire Cross and probably intended for the lapels of a jacket. I figured I could use them in any case but wanted to try one as a kilt-pin. It really does surprise me that your badges got lost. Unless.......can you remember if it was on an occassion when you removed your jacket and left it unattended? I just put in a suggestion in the other thread for an Xmarks the Scot kilt pin which is in process. See what you think of that. - Alan

[macwilkin]

I have lost two of those lapel badges in recent years but, in all my 54 years of kilt wearing (and here I frantically touch wood), I have never lost a kilt pin!

Same here, Hamish -- those "clutchbacks" are not that durable, and I've lost a couple of pins myself; one was knocked off by the seat belt of the car and fell in the parking lot at school.

Cheers,

T.

[Rob Wright]

The only way to keep from losing the clutchbacks is to bend the pin so it doesn't pull out, either that ar weld the backs so they are one solid piece, neither one is a good solution when it comes to a kilt.

Rob Wright

[Freelander Sporrano]

This thread sounds all to familier to me. I lost a kilt pin on the 17th May this year. since thenI have used two technique's

1.) Hot glue the clasp. This works because it holds the clasp But you can peel it off to remove the pin for cleaning. (Just cover the kilt around where you will use the glue to avoid any getting on your kilt.

2.) 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. If the kilt pin comes un-done then it won't fall out.

I've used both .I know what a heart arch it is to lose a kilt pin

Good Luck

[bear]

I have a couple of 1958 silver dollars that I use for kilt pins. They attach with two (on each dollar) of those self adhesive pins with the push on backs.
They're a nice weight and haven't come off, yet.
I sometimes put a kilt pin on either edge of the apron because I like a balanced look. (It also helps prevent lightweight fabric aprons from curling on the left side.)

[caig]

We could have a quality "badge" instead of a traditional style kilt pin. Something like one ses on blazers - but rather smaller, and made of gold & silver wire in our own design. Thats what I have done on my kilts and I like it.

[Blu (Ontario)]

[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.

[Bill]

Hello all!

Sorry I've not posted in a while I work in retail and life has been BUSY of late. (Tends to turn me into a kind Grinch too )

I,m glad I ran across this thread as I had a near heart stopping moment when I lost my only really good Kilt pin Wed. fortunatly I had only been about the house and found it laying in the carpet. I learned two things:
1. Find a way to secure the pin
so I don't lose the darn thing.
2. Get on the ball and buy some
more!
Oh a shopping we will go! A shopping we will go! Hi-ho the deeri-o! A shopping we will go!

Bill