Apron when sitting

[AckZel]

Ok, I got my new 16oz 8yrd trad. Now I have a prob. How the hell I get the apron to fall down when i sit. The sides of the kilt are so heavy they put tha apron straight and... well you know... They expose my precious to the world. It is made to measure sot it is fairly tight so it also pulls the apron hem up when I sit. What to do with it?

[MacMullen]

I've found that, when I sit, the under apron falls into the appropriate position to avoid exposing anything that oughtn't be.

Does your kilt pull both aprons straight?

[davedove]

If it doesn't fall naturally, try pushing the apron down between your legs after you sit.

[Hamish]

Ok, I got my new 16oz 8yrd trad. Now I have a prob. How the hell I get the apron to fall down when i sit. The sides of the kilt are so heavy they put tha apron straight and... well you know... They expose my precious to the world. It is made to measure sot it is fairly tight so it also pulls the apron hem up when I sit. What to do with it?

Oh, we have all been through this one, Ackwell, so don't worry! Fortunately for me, I mastered this (slight) problem some 55 years ago. You will find that it becomes second nature just to give the aprons a sharp push down as you sit. When you have both hands free, you'll soon learn to sweep the pleats with one hand as you quickly 'tap' the aprons with the other.

I can only advise that you practice doing this for a while, in private; it will soon be something you do without giving it a thought.

Good Luck!

[Blu (Ontario)]

... it becomes second nature just to give the aprons a sharp push down as you sit. When you have both hands free, you'll soon learn to sweep the pleats with one hand as you quickly 'tap' the aprons with the other...

Great advice. I've also learned that a little tug on the apron while getting out of the car can also help preserve your modesty.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

And I have to add on an amusing side note. The other day I threw on a pair of sweat pants to do some work outside the house and I di dnot feel like messing up an expensive kilt. In the course of the day I needed to jump into my car and go to the hardware store. When I went to sit in the car, I found myself sweeping the pleats that I was not wearing!

[Rob Wright]

And I have to add on an amusing side note. The other day I threw on a pair of sweat pants to do some work outside the house and I di dnot feel like messing up an expensive kilt. In the course of the day I needed to jump into my car and go to the hardware store. When I went to sit in the car, I found myself sweeping the pleats that I was not wearing!

I find myself doing that as well the few times I wear troosers. Amazing how habits can become ingrained.


Rob

[lcjones]

and it was said ....

"When I went to sit in the car, I found myself sweeping the pleats that I was not wearing!"

You will be assimilated.

Kilted Borg

[GlassMan]

Not too long ago in the middle of the night I was awakened by my spouse. Apparently our neighbor had asked us to help move some things for a minor family emergency. So I quickly threw on a pair of very old work out shorts that happened to be laying on the floor (they were Nopes) and tucked my nightshirt in so that I looked kind of, sort of, presentable. Well, my job was going to be driving the truck. As I got in I immediately started to sweep the missing pleats under me. Habits sure do get ingrained.

[cavscout]

I rely on a combination of the technique recommended by Ham but I also incorporate a slightly wider stance just before sitting or sliding onto a stool, which expands a few of the pleats to allow the material to drape more easily. I think it is subtle enough to not be noticed, at least no one has said anything like "Hey, did you see that guy in the skirt take a slightly wider stance?" :grin:

I think it's a lot like fly fishing...the basic steps are the same for everyone but you find your own technique that works for you.