Potential Beret Project?

**Silent Raven** · 2nd September 11, 04:08 PM

So i recently received a beret from my aunt, after she saw me wearing my baseball hat with my kilt thinking that the beret would look better. but its very plain and very french looking. so i was thinking maybe i could alter it but wouldn't know where to start. so how do i make look more scottish? I'm fairly good with a needle and thread but dont have a machine and would be doing everything by hand.

**Mickey** · 2nd September 11, 04:20 PM

Harold just did this.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-finish-68697/

**Silent Raven** · 2nd September 11, 04:47 PM

thanks Mickey! looks like the exact same beret!

**Really a McQueen** · 2nd September 11, 05:53 PM

Not exactly, like yours. His was darker in color.

But, the principles should be the same. And trust me you will want to get a heavy duty needle, check your local sewing shop for carpet-type needles, if you are going to do this by hand. A few years ago, I added a grosgrain band to a French beret, and broke two lighter weight needles. Also, a glovers palm may be of help in avoiding having a needle go through your finger.

**Harold Cannon** · 2nd September 11, 06:02 PM

My friend that beret will look fantastic turned into a balmoral bonnet! I really like the color! That will make one fine daywear bonnet!

**Silent Raven** · 2nd September 11, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by Harold Cannon

My friend that beret will look fantastic turned into a balmoral bonnet! I really like the color! That will make one fine daywear bonnet!

Thanks Harold! any suggestions on a color scheme? im thinking black ribbon and pom pom for the top, black goes with everything right? is there any meanings/traditional uses of certain colors?

**Harold Cannon** · 2nd September 11, 07:58 PM

My tan one I used black ribbon on the band and cockade and a darker brown for the tourie.

**Silent Raven** · 3rd September 11, 05:44 PM

ok well i spent about 10 hours sewing by hand on the transformation, and i am very happy with the results!

I still gotta figure out what i want to do for some sorta cockade, I've seen a few different styles and not quite exactly sure what i like

I did have to put the edging on twice because after i sewed it all on the first time it didn't fit on my fat head any more

so i had to undo it all and then sew it on while keeping the beret stretched out. using my left hand and my right foot so that i could continue sewing with my right hand

**Joshua** · 4th September 11, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by Silent Raven

ok well i spent about 10 hours sewing by hand on the transformation, and i am very happy with the results!

I still gotta figure out what i want to do for some sorta cockade, I've seen a few different styles and not quite exactly sure what i like

I did have to put the edging on twice because after i sewed it all on the first time it didn't fit on my fat head any more

so i had to undo it all and then sew it on while keeping the beret stretched out. using my left hand and my right foot so that i could continue sewing with my right hand

Looks fantastic!

I personally would go with a bold primary color for your cockade, brick red, royal blue, etc... just to get some "pop".

Even better, red AND blue to go well with the Chattan tartan