Quote Originally Posted by ccga3359 View Post
Very nice indeed, I do like the Black Stewart. Why the velcro though, why not buckles (perhaps I'm still nervous of gravity kicking in)?
Well, I thought about using buckles when I first started kiltmaking, but quite honestly velcro was easier. It holds just as well as buckles and that's only with 3 inches on either end of the apron. Some here are of the opinion that you need more, but that's a personal choice I guess. I've never had a kilt sag or give me any other problem.
Now of course you must understand that I use a kilt belt which adds to the security on it's own account.
I don't miss the buckles and I doubt anyone could tell the difference. I have one kilt with buckles and they are hidden by the kilt belt anyway.
So... there you have it. Cheaper, easier, holds just as well, and who's going to know the difference?