Balmoral tails

**Mike S** · 2nd November 11, 12:50 AM

I've always wondered why most manufacturers baste the ribbons of the Balmoral together at the top in one fashion or another if they were intended to be tied in a bow.

Doing so in that manner certainly doesn't protect them during shipping etc. in the manner of a Kilt's pleats.

**thescot** · 3rd November 11, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by Mike S

I've always wondered why most manufacturers baste the ribbons of the Balmoral together at the top in one fashion or another if they were intended to be tied in a bow.

Doing so in that manner certainly doesn't protect them during shipping etc. in the manner of a Kilt's pleats.

I suspect it's a matter of keeping the ribbon together while it is sewn into place on the back of the bonnet. That little triangle at the top has to be sewn in a lot.

**Mike S** · 4th November 11, 06:50 AM

Originally Posted by thescot

I suspect it's a matter of keeping the ribbon together while it is sewn into place on the back of the bonnet. That little triangle at the top has to be sewn in a lot.

Best explanation I've heard yet to explain it. Having had to alter a Glengarry and resew the ribbons on myself, I can attest to the need for it now that you point it out.