Wearing My New Sporran

**Sharkman** · 16th March 11, 09:23 PM

I just received my new sporran a couple of days ago and I have a technical questions for all of you.

I have a 2 1/2" belt that has 2 leather loops that slide around on the back of it. Am I supposed to put the sporran belt through these loops to help support the sporran?

I have read through a number of posts am I'm still not sure. I can wear the sporran belt straps just underneath the large belt and it seems to hang correctly, but if I'm supposed to wear the psorran belt straps inside of the belt loops I can do that too.

Just wondering if anybody can answer that for me. I don't have pictures yet, but I will try to get a couple to show you what I mean.

OK, I added the Picture, now can you guys tell if that is correct or am I totally off base?

**Downunder Kilt** · 16th March 11, 09:32 PM

Short answer No

If you wear a sporran belt and the sporran sits comfortably for you, just do it that way, The keepers really only hide any belt pins that may not be hidden by the buckle. The keepers can be used if your sporran is slipping down as you walk (usually due to belt not being tight enough or you have a larger tummy area) Slide your keepers to each side of the buckle

**Sharkman** · 16th March 11, 09:39 PM

Downunder,

One of the keepers actually has a flap sewn to it and it seems like it is meant to cover the adjustable belt buckle so that it doesn't snag the kilt.

Maybe I'm just assuming, which could be a mistake!

**Downunder Kilt** · 16th March 11, 10:05 PM

Never seen a flap on a keeper and your summation of it sounds reasonable.

I have only ever seen the keepers slid to be next to the buckle thus keeping the fold back of the belt tight and on the other side to hide the studs where the metal buckle keeper is attached. If the adjusting buckle is likely to snag your kilt I would just put a bit of cloth tape over it,

**Downunder Kilt** · 16th March 11, 10:09 PM

Sorry to post over myself but you might also consider getting yourself a all leather sporran belt as chain ones tend to rough up your kilt over time. Doesn't have to be anything fancy, just about 3/4" wide and plain black leather ( a lot of guys find one in an thrift shop or hardware store)

**robbiethepiper** · 17th March 11, 02:14 AM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

Sorry to post over myself but you might also consider getting yourself a all leather sporran belt as chain ones tend to rough up your kilt over time. Doesn't have to be anything fancy, just about 3/4" wide and plain black leather ( a lot of guys find one in an thrift shop or hardware store)

Haven't heard of any recent shootings by the kilt police, but a leather strap would be more "correct" for daywear, as a bonus...

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 17th March 11, 05:01 AM

Just to reinforce what Downunder has said, those leather loops on your kilt belt are meant to be worn pushed up to either side of the buckle.

They help to keep the fold in the belt tight and in place.

It's kind of a small pic, but this image from Barb shows them worn correctly.

Here's a closer up image, where the belt is not being worn (it's a product shot) but the leather straps are in the correct position.

**cavscout** · 17th March 11, 06:04 AM

How long is the flap attached to the one keeper? It appears to be about the width of a typical waist plate buckle.

Based on belts I've done in the past, the leather flap on the one keeper is probably intended to be behind the front belt buckle. It could be to protect the kilt from rubbing against the buckle prong or it could be simply to give the appearance that the belt runs continuous around your waist. As has been said, the keepers are intended to secure the folds and frame the buckle. This fastening method is very common on military dress belts. Just a way to make "one-size-fit-all". Most belts today have one side fixed with rivets so truthfully you only need one keeper, but symmetry is usually more appealing.

**Sharkman** · 17th March 11, 10:52 AM

Thanks for the advice everybody.
I'm going to make the proper changes when I get home tonight.

**Sharkman** · 17th March 11, 09:32 PM

cavscout,

I looked it over after I read your post and I changed some things around on it and you're right. The flap does go on the latch side and the flap sits under the buckle. As it was suggested by M.A.C. Newsome I moved the straps close to the buckle on either side and it looks perfect.

I appreciate everyone getting me straightened out with this. I don't want to look too much like a newbie when I go out.