possible solution to wind problem

**mymetaforisbigerthanyours** · 31st March 08, 10:19 AM

I am in the process of making my second kilt, and because my first one was a little too suceptable to wind for my comfort (or anyone elses), i am thinking about doing it a little differently this time. I have allready decided to use a tougher fabric and to sew in the pleats, but my question is this-

would it be a bad idea to sew small weights (like what might be used for fishing) into the hem to make it less... sail-like?

**Finn** · 31st March 08, 10:26 AM

I've thought about that too; but, there are many good kilt pin options for the apron.

Welcome from West Virginia!

**Dirk Skene** · 31st March 08, 10:31 AM

No advice but

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**Farlander** · 31st March 08, 10:50 AM

Sewing in the pleats is a good idea; more than anything else, it makes things much easier to press. Heavier fabric will help. 8-10 oz. range is fine for cotton or cotton/poly. One could sew a drapery weight into the apron bottom, but a kilt pin might be all that you need, (and it is attractive too).

**SportBilly** · 31st March 08, 12:13 PM

I've read elsewhere of someone doing the weight thing but unfortunately don't know whether the results work. I'm far from being any sort of expert but my gut reaction would be that if you're making the kilt yourself and you know you can (a) hide the hem; and (b) not change the way the kilt hangs then why not go for it? If nothing else you'll feel more comfortable knowing there's a little extra something there. Personally I haven't found my kilt pin (just a standard one from SWK) helps a hell of a lot, just a little. Nevertheless I still wear it

**Arizona Scot** · 31st March 08, 01:41 PM

No advice on your subject just wanted to say hello and welcome to the rabble.

**beloitpiper** · 31st March 08, 02:22 PM

Some pipers sew in fishing weights to keep their kilts down while they're busy piping.

**SportBilly** · 31st March 08, 03:30 PM

Oh, I forgot to say

**sharpdressedscot** · 31st March 08, 03:36 PM

I can't help, but welcome to the rabble!

**cacunn** · 31st March 08, 03:40 PM

Welcome

If you add weights be careful where you place them. If you bounce the weight off your leg with every step it could be a very, very long day.

Perhaps some "lead" sheeting cut into small squares. In this way there would not be a bump of weight bumping your leg.

Let us know how it works.