Sashing it out

[kevinkinney]

Hello all,

You're a creative lot. I'm hoping that somebody can steer me in the correct direction. I need to find a way to make or replicate a traditional fabric sash. I've seen modern variants, and they're far to expensive and unique to resell. Most of my contacts who could reproduce what I need have minimums that exceed the 2-3 dozen requests I get per year.

I'm looking for:

Wool or wool/mix materials (campfire safety is key)
In the equivalent of 16 ounce weight or heavier
8" to 12" wide, though not as critical as the length
6'-8' long

To be used on shell garments that don't incorporate their own waist belts. For some of our (teeny but unique) market of traditional winter campers who like to carry mittens and accessories tucked under their sash where they are always accessible. They also like the convenience of using the sash to adjust their ventilation. It never fails, it never rips, and it makes a nice accessory piece for countless other tasks in camp and on the trail.

Cheers,

Kevin.

[beloitpiper]

Fabric sash? I'm not quite sure I understand what you are talking about... Are you talking about the fabric that hangs over the shoulder on a Great Kilt, or a woman's tartan sash?

[McMurdo]

Do you have pictures of what you mean, it might help those that have the talent to produce something like that.

[kevinkinney]

Here's a good example:



Kevin.

[Martin S]

But which bit is the "sash" in that photo?

Martin

[kevinkinney]

Oops,

I should have been more specific. The sash replaces a belt. It's the woven bit at the gent's waist. For folks trudging cross country on snowshoes, it's usually stuffed round the waist with mittens, hats, scarves, trail mix, etc.

I I had time to sit and finger weave them, I'd probably find it very relaxing. Life dictates otherwise.

Cheers,

Kevin.

[turpin]

Check out Frazier and Kirkbright's Remnants page. Also, this ebay vendor's tartan can go for a song, including shipping and customs. I just bought 10 yards of 16-oz MacDonld of Sleat modern and 65 yards of 18-oz Gordon Modern. You bid at a per yard price and buy as much as you want. If you want 8-12 foot lengths, need to buy minimum of 2.75 to 4 yards.