Is it clever or a needless? Convertable Plaid

[Elf]

Last year I posted pictures of my latest kilt and some projects from the cursed remnants. I also had a large piece left which might have been used for a plaid.

Many on this forum have suggested the fly plaid is of rare use, and the fabric is better used on the sofa back. I admit to having only once used a plaid. That was simply folded as a day plaid for a wedding. However my mind couldn't rest and I combined Mr Newsom's version of the Mr Erskine's plaid with descriptions of draw strings to help don a great kilt, and came up with this idea. Also remembering the description from my historic site work where Mr Tolmie had a "tartan shawl on the parlor table. "With the help of Dughlas Mor again in my local park, I finally got some photos to share. First of all I brought a table, not quite the round parlor table which but suggests the idea.

One might notice the ribbon loop poking out from the backside. (to be carefully hidden in actual interior decorating) It they can be used to form pleats.


Then they are placed across the small of the back with a sweep from right to center. This hopefully lays the pleats same as with the kilt's pleats. The ribbon is fastened with Velcro magic tape.

The upper corners are then pinned to the shirt or jerkin




What this perhaps most proves is that my mind is overactive. I have not yet fringed the edge of the plaid, thinking one may always do that later, but cannot be undone. So dare I ask what does the rabble think? I keep waffling over what I think.

[GrainReaper]

I have to process this a bit, my brain is whirling trying to grasp what the pics are showing.

[MacMillans son]

Clever use of scraps Elf. I do like the hose, which model are those?

[Elf]

Clever use of scraps Elf. I do like the hose, which model are those?

The hose are my own knitting as previously posted in DIY. They are celtic cable on the sides and a triple braid on the front. Both patterns are easy to find in library books. I took decreases on each repeat of the celtic cable as I knit downward, hiding the decrease under the cable over.

[Elf]

Thank you all for the input. I had hoped the original post made clear that I rarely expect to use a plaid of any form. As for Victorian affectation, there are a couple times in my life that would be appropriate. Not until I saw the photo, did I imagine how much like a McIan painting (Gunn?) that last photo looked. And yes, that in itself is labeled Victorian fantasy. I definitely had no idea of wearing this on a trip downtown for the day. I would not expect to do that with a true Great Kilt. As for the shoes, they were what I was wearing with the x-kilt and should have brought something to change. All proves my original idea that it is now laid out flat and expects to be that way for a long time. Meanwhile the small kilt is still available for use. Thank you all again for echoing my thoughts.

[Dughlas mor]

Well, Elf, it isn`t TCHD, nor is it particularly historical, but then I know you know that. I think it`s a pretty snazzy looking outfit. I note that you received a pretty positive response, despite the disdain of one much respected Auld Crabbit. I don`t know if I would consign it to the back of the couch just yet. At a ren faire, or a Highland games, I think it would be great, and I`m sure you would get lot`s of good feedback.

[mookien]

Clever indeed! The end result is both striking and dignified. Love the vest and bonnet with it. Thanks for posting, especially for us garment-sewing-arranging challenged.

[Hawk]

This is interesting indeed......thanks to Dughlas Mor for the photos.....I'm interested in some of our traditionalist members thoughts also......

Hawk

[Laird_M]

Very practical and looks good too.

[Jock Scot]

As you are asking. For the theatre its fine, I suppose. For general daywear, I am sorry I hate it, its a costume and a mockery of my National attire. I know full well that is not what you intend, but that is what you are doing.