Saggy sporran solution

**David Thorpe** · 20th November 12, 11:54 AM

As discussed in another thread, some of us gentlemen of substance have an issue with sporran straps when a vest or sweater is worn in lieu of a kilt belt. The sporran strap inevitably slips downward in front, causing an unsightly bulge above it, bunching of the kilt front and or the sporran hanging too low.
Understanding that it may have been done before by someone else, I gave the problem some thought and arrived at a (not necessarily unique) solution.
I did a quick prototype in two versions for testing on my lunch break from kilting.
sporran-clips.jpg
The holster clips slide down over the kilt waistband and the sporran strap is fed through the rings. This replaces the support of rings attached to (absent) belt keepers.
Constructive feedback welcome.

**Tobus** · 20th November 12, 12:20 PM

Interesting idea! It would be nice to see it on the kilt with the sporran. Do you think a square or rectangular set of rings might work better? Or even just extend the leather tabs down further to support the sporran strap and dispense with the metal rings entirely?

**David Thorpe** · 20th November 12, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by Tobus

Interesting idea! It would be nice to see it on the kilt with the sporran. Do you think a square or rectangular set of rings might work better? Or even just extend the leather tabs down further to support the sporran strap and dispense with the metal rings entirely?

I don't see any reason why either of those ideas wouldn't work fine. D-rings would work too. I didn't think about not using rings at all. I may try that. Come to think of it, I guess the rings on the belt keepers might not be necessary either.

I'll model it on Thursday and try to get a couple of photos.

**Truitt** · 20th November 12, 04:19 PM

That is a great idea. I will definitely be trying out some version. Thank you for posting, and I'm looking forwar the to photos.

**shooter102** · 21st November 12, 04:58 AM

That's a great idea. I also have the same problem with bunching and was trying to find a way to correct it. Thanks.

**opositive** · 21st November 12, 10:05 AM

another *** for a great idea. it always good to wear more leather.

one of my ebay kilt specials has a couple of loops about a quarter of the way in from either side of the apron for this purpose. the "sporran chain loops" are of the same fabric as the kilt. no, they are not hanging loops--the kilt also has them.