Did ya'll recognize the man in the video on the USA Kilt site?
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Originally Posted by georgeblack7 Did ya'll recognize the man in the video on the USA Kilt site? Which video, Ron or Hamish? I'd like to know how the pleating was done for the Saltire Flag Kilt to get the "X" in the pleats.
beat me to it
Originally Posted by ardchoille I'd like to know how the pleating was done for the Saltire Flag Kilt to get the "X" in the pleats. It's a "trick" in the WEAVING process. The company that patented the process has HOE weave the fabric and will ONLY sell finished kilts (won't sell the material). for those who understand weaving and kiltmaking, it's pretty impressive.
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Originally Posted by RockyR It's a "trick" in the WEAVING process. The company that patented the process has HOE weave the fabric and will ONLY sell finished kilts (won't sell the material). for those who understand weaving and kiltmaking, it's pretty impressive. Aha! Specially woven so that the pattern only shows as it does when the pleating is done. It's quite beautiful and impressive. Hmm.. the jones is kicking in again..
Here's some more pic of the flag kilt that will be on the new site... it gives better detail of the flag and the material:
I would like to own one of these beauties TKR
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