input request

[weepeskythistle]

I plan to never be on the same page but wonder if I am on the right page!?

I know a man who uses a wheelchair and is actually a native of Scotland where he will be moving back. He is wondering if he could carry off the kilt sitting down. I told him about the forum and he said, "It isn't a support group is it?!" HAHAHAHA! Good one! I said oh my no just hundreds of blokes who think they are real rebels and daring.

Anyway, he is as big as a football player as you consider his overall appearance.

Oh my, how is he to ever show off the pleats? (:

He can lurk your responses or I can print them.

[KenB]

I don't see any reasons why your friend couldn't or shouldn't wear a kilt. The kilt is still a kilt when worn while sitting or standing; although the pleats will not be seen very well when "swept under" for sitting, the tartan will be shown, however.
The sporran will keep the kilt in modesty mode while sitting.

[BoldHighlander]

I agree with KenB. Your friend might consider a 4 yard box pleat, I would think there'd be less bulk under him sitting.

[weepeskythistle]

Thanks to both of you! I never thought about the 4 yard kilt and yes a sporran is going with it.

[Riverkilt]

A wheel chair seems an appropriate venue for wearing the kilt backwards - show the pleats and comfy seating. Makes sense.

[azwildcat96]

A wheel chair seems an appropriate venue for wearing the kilt backwards - show the pleats and comfy seating. Makes sense.

What??? Not sure I agree with this train of thought. That's like suggesting that someone without arms should wear a wrist watch on their leg. I would wear it proper, and wear it proud.

[Tiny]

What??? Not sure I agree with this train of thought. That's like suggesting that someone without arms should wear a wrist watch on their leg. I would wear it proper, and wear it proud.

If a man with no arms wears a wrist watch on his leg I would assume that is the propper way.

In regards to the issue of a kilt in a wheelchair at first I thought a tartan lap rug could be called a kilt if you never stand up.

In reallity I can only picture sweeping the pleats to be a bit of a challenge. My thinking if I were confined to a chair would be custom kilts. Front aprons all the same then pleats for the sides a bit but then another rear apron in the back to accomodate easier sweeping and so your not sitting on bunched up fabric. In addition I would make the rear longer then traditional kilts to allow it to cover the backs of his legs more.

If your sitting on your kilt for 12-16 hours a day with fabric bunched up you have real medical risks from clots. As has been described adjustments and slight tweeks are made to clothes made for those who use wheelchairs and I think a kilt should be no different. Just make sure its of good quality good materials with an attention to detail. if he wants real buckles I would only do 2 the 3rd will only cause things to bunch or sit funny.

[Tartan Hiker]

I agree with Tiny. While seated the pleats aren't visible anyway, so an unpleated wrap with a traditional kilt apron in the front would be just the ticket. That way you're sitting on two layers of totally flat fabric, and that would be medically superior because it would allow just enough space for air to circulate between the skin and the seat material (nylon/leather/etc.).

Single buckle on the right, velcro beneath the waist band on the left, either simple tabs or a cinch strap. That's how I make mine.

And I for one would be happy to correct anyone who ridiculed the wearer's garment as "not a real kilt".

And just imagine, since you'd probably only need two yards of fabric for one of these, you could get four for the price of one tank!

[Riverkilt]

Just my thought. Makes sense to me. Your mileage may vary.

[azwildcat96]

Just my thought. Makes sense to me. Your mileage may vary.

Fair enough...At least we agree that the OP's friend should wear a kilt if he wants to. In fact, I believe it will be difficult to find someone on the board that doesn't think he should!