My first made-to-order kilt

**tennysonw** · 4th April 09, 03:57 PM

My goal is to go for a more contemporary look with a traditional kilt. The Tartan is Buchan Modern.
BTW
How does one gracefully enter and exit an automobile wearing a sporran?

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**raibeart_dubh** · 4th April 09, 05:52 PM

Great looking kilt!

As to your question I find it rather difficult to get in and out of a car/truck with a traditional chain or leather sporran belt. I, personally, use sporran hangers and find them much more friendly in regards to sitting down and standing up.

**Bugbear** · 4th April 09, 06:02 PM

Congratulations on the kilt. I don't seem to have a problem with a sporran when getting into an automobile, but I don't drive.

**Rex_Tremende** · 4th April 09, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by tennysonw

My goal is to go for a more contemporary look with a traditional kilt.

I like your style. How you look in the photo above is more or less how I look most of the time that I'm in a traditional tartan kilt.

How does one gracefully enter and exit an automobile wearing a sporran?

Practice. I have found that getting in the car works better when the sweep, swing of the hips, and sitting happens all in one smooth motion.

Regards,
Rex.

**The Barry** · 4th April 09, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by tennysonw

How does one gracefully enter and exit an automobile wearing a sporran?

I personally like the "jet-powered ejection seat" method, but it can be dangerous.

Other than that, I just take my hand and put it on my sporran as I'm exiting a vehicle. I don't know what you're having a problem with when exiting a car, but for me, I was at risk of flashing the general public. Using my hand on the sporran, I was able to keep what is left of my modesty.

**raibeart_dubh** · 4th April 09, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by Rex_Tremende

I have found that getting in the car works better when the sweep, swing of the hips, and sitting happens all in one smooth motion.

Regards,
Rex.

How very true! I almost forgot about that most important factor. One motion, as smooth as possible.

**JolyStNicholas** · 4th April 09, 06:45 PM

I too just use my left hand to hold my sporran while getting in or out of my truck. Modisty has never been a problem for me. I believe in the ol say'in
"God Created All Men Equal" almost!

**raibeart_dubh** · 4th April 09, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by JolyStNicholas

I too just use my left hand to hold my sporran while getting in or out of my truck. Modisty has never been a problem for me. I believe in the ol say'in
"God Created All Men Equal" almost!

That phrase had to have been invented by a Scotsman for sure!

**Spartan** · 4th April 09, 07:40 PM

Very nice kilt and nicely put together. Congratulations -- and many more!

PS: Nice bougenvilla!

**Standard** · 4th April 09, 07:56 PM

Very nicely done sir. As for entering / exiting the vehicle I have more trouble with the pleats than the sporran. The sporran just follows you along for the most part. Practice getting into and out of the vehicle safely away from the chance of flashing anyone for a few tries before attempting it on the town square!