leatherneck large sett

**creagdhubh** · 1st July 14, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by Jmc0369

Wow, that is very nice. Thanks for the lead Kyle. You being a family tartan only guy; its saying allot that a special leatherneck is intriguing to you! We were in 2d Marines at the same time. 1/2 C Co.

I think leatherneck done BIG would rock.

No worries!

Yes, I was with 2/2 "Warlords" during the majority of my enlistment (1999-2007). My wife and I are actually heading back to Camp Lejeune in about a week (en route to the Outer Banks for holiday) to visit some mutual friends (retired Marines) of ours that live in Jacksonville.

I agree in regards to enlarging the sett. It would definitely rock! I think I just found the tartan for my next kilt, thanks to you, brother! The U.S. Marine Corps tartan in the modern or ancient colour scheme appears too bold; almost garish in my opinion. The more subdued tonality of the reproduction colours is far more pleasing to my eye. I don't know why it took me so long to decide on a tartan (I suppose it's a decision I take quite seriously), but I'm highly confident that this will be the one - no matter the cost. And rightly so! I'm very proud of my military service and my personal accomplishments as a U.S. Marine NCO. So, why not have a kilt done up in a tartan that further exemplifies, relfects, and honours my service, as well as the U.S. Marine Corps itself?

S/F,

**Carlo** · 1st July 14, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

No worries!

Yes, I was with 2/2 "Warlords" during the majority of my enlistment (1999-2007). My wife and I are actually heading back to Camp Lejeune in about a week (en route to the Outer Banks for holiday) to visit some mutual friends (retired Marines) of ours that live in Jacksonville.

I agree in regards to enlarging the sett. It would definitely rock! I think I just found the tartan for my next kilt, thanks to you, brother! The U.S. Marine Corps tartan in the modern or ancient colour scheme appears too bold; almost garish in my opinion. The more subdued tonality of the reproduction colours is far more pleasing to my eye. I don't know why it took me so long to decide on a tartan (I suppose it's a decision I take quite seriously), but I'm highly confident that this will be the one - no matter the cost. And rightly so! I'm very proud of my military service and my personal accomplishments as a U.S. Marine NCO. So, why not have a kilt done up in a tartan that further exemplifies, relfects, and honours my service, as well as the U.S. Marine Corps itself?

S/F,

Does that mean that I won't get my Hunting Stewart Kilt in Reproduction Colours?

It's a good choice, I can see you (Kyle) wearing this tartan.

**creagdhubh** · 1st July 14, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by Carlo

Does that mean that I won't get my Hunting Stewart Kilt in Reproduction Colours?

It's a good choice, I can see you (Kyle) wearing this tartan.

Hahaha! I guess so, Carlo! Hunting Stewart is definitely out. As are any non-Macpherson tartans with the exception of the U.S. Marine Corps sett featured above. I WILL be pulling the trigger on this. Meantime, I will work on enlarging the sett to see how it looks. This tartan will have much of the same meaning to me as the Macpherson tartans do. It evokes a pride of belonging to something larger than yourself; it encompasses a rich tradition and history associated with its name; and possess the capability of instantly connecting/sharing camaraderie with my fellow Marines. I have made my decision, and I couldn't be happier!

**Geoff Withnell** · 2nd July 14, 02:16 PM

With the number of Marines here, would you be willing to lead a group buy?

**creagdhubh** · 3rd July 14, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by Geoff Withnell

With the number of Marines here, would you be willing to lead a group buy?

Sounds like a delightful idea, Geoff!

**Tartan Tess** · 5th July 14, 04:22 PM

Gentlemen; as someone who makes kilts, I just have to add my two cents....
Sometimes the bigger sett does look better across the aprons (than lots of repeated small setts) But...a big sett means either more tartan for you to buy and deeper pleats to reproduce exactly. The kilt maker can "Cheat a pleat" which means we rob Peter to pay Paul, to get the most out of your fabric....some pleats might be 14" some 3". Most of you wouldn't know the difference but if you are on this site ; you might want to know. If you gave this tartan to three different kiltmakers, chances are you would get three different pleating options.

**Jmc0369** · 5th July 14, 05:27 PM

Thanks for the input Tartan Tess. I figured that to be the case, and if I were going to go that route, personally it would be with the intent to produce a tank.