Hello all


I'm still putting together a set of decent kit for Jacobite reenactments which requires quite a bit of "do it myself-ing"

One of my projects is to make a pair of hose out of some woolen "tartan" fabric.
One thing I know is that the hose of the 1740's were not elastic, and that the folks in those days often cut the fabric so the tartan would be diagonal which I have read was to provide a little bit of stretch.

Since I am likely going to attend an outdoor event in February, I was thinking of wearing my tall wool hiking socks underneath my hose for warmth.

I figured I would post on here to see if anyone has made the traditional bag hose, and would have some tips or suggestions to offer.

Thanks

Iain