OK, so I have about 2.5 yards of 30-inch wide tartan left over from what I cut out for my first wool kilt. I was going to use it for a philabeig for Ren Faire, but there's simply not enough material. So maybe I'll turn it into a fly plaid.

However, I have not the slightest clue about the structure of a fly plaid. I'm under the impression that they're simply a rectangle of material about 4 feet long and 18 inches wide with (in some cases) a crease sewn in at one corner to make tucking them through the jacket epaulette a bit easier. I'd probably unravel about 4 inches of fabric along the edges and tie/braid the weft off like this picture..



Then again, I think that the edges on this thing looks like a LOT of work. How about plain old hemmed edge? Aside from this, I have no idea what the deal is with a fly plaid. I now notice that the plaid in the picture above is not tucked into the epaulette at all. OK, so now I'm REALLY clueless. Any and all information welcome....clue me in here! Can you wear one with an Argyll-style jacket, say in charcoal?