OK I have my X-kilt mostly done but I am wanting to add straps to keep it closed up.... and here is my problem...

I dont want to use leather straps I would much rather the straps be made out of the same material I have used for the kilt SO what kind of buckle should I use and how to make the strap??

I am thinking I could use a regular small buckle and make the strap with metal eyelets or grommets so the holes dont tear out... but thats buying more equipment and such to set the eyelets...


OR finding some type of buckle thats like the one used on Andres Papouseks Kilt thats pictured in the manual(and here) looks to be some type of slip buckle or strap buckle but I cant for the life of me find a nice metal buckle like he used.. I can find plastic ones shaped like that but noting in metal and I would REALLY want to use metal hardware... these stupid straps are whats keeping me from being able to finish my kilt LOL!!! and its driving me nuts