Clan badge as kilt pin?

[MacSimoin]

Here's a current eBay auction for this style of pin:

KILT PINS 76 mm Scottish Safety Pins Large N/P

FYI, 76mm is about 3 inches.

[Tartan Hiker]

So since the "safety pin" style are so light, would they not be intended to go through both aprons, rather than just the outer?

[macwilkin]

So since the "safety pin" style are so light, would they not be intended to go through both aprons, rather than just the outer?

Never put a kilt pin through both aprons, regardless of the pin. It will run the "hang" of the kilt. The pin should only be worn on the top apron.

Todd

[MacSimoin]

Never put a kilt pin through both aprons, regardless of the pin...

Absolutely correct.

[pdcorlis]

If you live in the states the "safety" style kilt pins made by Dritz are available at Joanns fabrics in both gold and silver for about $2 for two.

[Big Paul]

Go for it! It's about the same size and weight as the Xmarks kilt pin!!! No problems..

Cheers!

[MacSimoin]

I think this style pin might look better than a standard safety pin:

Skirt Pins by Dritz
"Instructions: Decorative pins for skirts, kilts and blankets."

Can't get much clearer than that.

[macwilkin]

I think this style pin might look better than a standard safety pin:

Skirt Pins by Dritz
"Instructions: Decorative pins for skirts, kilts and blankets."

Can't get much clearer than that.

That was what I was referring to.

Todd

[pdcorlis]

Skirt Pins by Dritz

Yup - that's what you'll find at Joanns Fabrics...

[cavscout]

I'm not sure about the weight of the Dritz pins but Rocky sells the same style for $2 delivered which are a good weight. It is what I wear on mine. They do tend to make a large opening where they pass thru the kilt but it makes it that much easier to find the same hole after washing so I get the pin in the same spot every time.