construction of a great kilt (belted plaid)

**Benning Boy** · 29th April 14, 10:29 AM

I've come to think of the great kilt as being something more like the match coat shown here: http://wildeweavery.com/home.htm The match coat is practical without requiring romantic amounts of fabric. A tartan plaid worn like a match coat becomes a great kilt in my mind.

**Theyoungkiltman** · 29th April 14, 02:42 PM

also we know that the great kilts were probably woven from the wool of highland sheep which are extinct

**The Wizard of BC** · 29th April 14, 04:36 PM

??? huh? what? ???

**Mikilt** · 29th April 14, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by Theyoungkiltman

also we know that the great kilts were probably woven from the wool of highland sheep which are extinct

Perhaps you are referring to the Scottish Dunface going extinct in about the 19th Century in mainland Scotland?

**Theyoungkiltman** · 7th June 14, 02:14 PM

mikilt, i probably am .

**Godot** · 26th July 14, 09:36 AM

I know this thread is a wee bit old, but I've had my eye on the single wool tartan that is still in stock here http://periodfabric.com/tartan/

Has anyone used this wool? Any opinions as to whether this sett (which seems quite small) and color are historically acceptable enough to not be totally fictitious, or is this particular tartan just too far off to even look good as a belted plaid?

**The Wizard of BC** · 26th July 14, 10:30 AM

From that particular company I would go over to their "wool" tab and select either WRCH-408 or WRCH-411. These are in what they call blanket weight. One is striped and one a plaid. At 60" wide joining is a bit problematic. You will want a finished piece about 5 or 6 ft square.

Personally I would be looking for a boiled or Melton wool Army blanket in Full size (72" x 90") or Queen size (90" x 100").