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Old 04-07-2009, 09:46 PM
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Buckles & straps

My sister's going to make me a gray Harris tweed box pleat, and I need to know where to go to buy leather straps and buckles for the closures.

Can somebody help a brotha out?
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Old 04-07-2009, 09:49 PM
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http://www.highlandxpress.com/patterns.html#bs
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Old 04-08-2009, 03:53 AM
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You can also get them from Stillwater Kilts.
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Anybody know a source in europe?
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I've heard Locharron in Scotland sells kilt straps.
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i've heard locharron in scotland sells kilt straps.
road trip!
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I get mine from Highland Xpress, too.
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Dunedin Scottish also sells them I found out.
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