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16th September 17, 04:49 PM
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The "Can of Worms" I've opened by only posing two Wee Questions., I have gotten some Great Ideas by reading all the comments. I do want to make my own Kilt Hose Garters. I've been online researching, and I think I know what I am going to use for Fabric. I have this Clan Farquharson Tartan Scarf the moths decided to visit. They put about 6 holes in the scarf. I was thinking of making my Hose Garters out of this old Scarf. I am not that Good with a Needle and a Thread, so will have to find someone who is to put a hem in the cut side. I think they would look good with the Black Hose...
My Kilt I am having made is a Casual Tartan Kilt. All wool, a 13 ounce, 5 yard.. I am told this kilt can be used for everyday use as well as Semi-Formal use.. I don't think I'd Gear it up with a Prince Charlie Jacket. But I could see me wearing it with a nice Day Jacket. But I do want to wear the Tartan Flashes with it on occasion.. Other times, I'll wear my Solid Colour Flashes...
Until the Farquharson Tartan Kilt arrives. I'll practise with my Utility Kilt. I don't do the Scrunched Socks and Boots or T's with it. I like to get in a nice shirt with one of my Tartan Neckties, if I am not wearing my Ghillie Shirt. and of course the Hose and Flashes. I also use my Sporran when I am out. I like having my Wallet in it. The Side Hanging Pockets on the Utility Kilt, I place my keys, cell phone and change.
Bill...
“Canadian Grown and Raised from Scottish Roots!”.....
"Clan Farquharson, & Clan Fraser of Lovat"....
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17th September 17, 03:10 PM
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if you plan to make your own garters you could get an inkle loom and weave your own designs. a little more work but they would be unique.
tact is the ability to tell someone to go the hell in such a way they look forward to the trip Winston Churchill
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17th September 17, 06:38 PM
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 Originally Posted by Famous Willie
I do want to make my own Kilt Hose Garters. I've been online researching, and I think I know what I am going to use for Fabric. I have this Clan Farquharson Tartan Scarf the moths decided to visit. They put about 6 holes in the scarf. I was thinking of making my Hose Garters out of this old Scarf. I am not that Good with a Needle and a Thread, so will have to find someone who is to put a hem in the cut side. I think they would look good with the Black Hose...
Perhaps you could use Barbara Tewksbury's flash-making technique. The post about it on this forum was most likely trashed by Photobucket, but the instructions are included at the end of the box-pleated supplement for TAoK: http://scottishtartans.org/pdf/Box_p...es_ver_1.1.pdf If you're really that bad with a needle, you could even secure the folded-over edge with more iron-on hem tape, and glue the Velcro to the elastic (with actual Velcro glue; sticky-back will not hold as well), or just buy pre-made garters. And then you could fringe the edges rather than cutting them into a chevron (though make sure the fusible web stops short of the part you want to fringe) to achieve a similar look. I know it's not the same as actual self-tied garters, but considering that we wear tailored kilts now rather than hand-pleated phillabegs...
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17th September 17, 07:14 PM
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 Originally Posted by Dollander
Perhaps you could use Barbara Tewksbury's flash-making technique. The post about it on this forum was most likely trashed by Photobucket, but the instructions are included at the end of the box-pleated supplement for TAoK: http://scottishtartans.org/pdf/Box_p...es_ver_1.1.pdf If you're really that bad with a needle, you could even secure the folded-over edge with more iron-on hem tape, and glue the Velcro to the elastic (with actual Velcro glue; sticky-back will not hold as well), or just buy pre-made garters. And then you could fringe the edges rather than cutting them into a chevron (though make sure the fusible web stops short of the part you want to fringe) to achieve a similar look. I know it's not the same as actual self-tied garters, but considering that we wear tailored kilts now rather than hand-pleated phillabegs... 
A very interesting read, skimmed the instruction and history of the Box Pleated Kilt. On a side note I see my Utility Kilt is Box Pleated in a way with wide pleats. The instructions on making the Flashes are quite easy to understand. Will have to try my hand at it, I bet one could make the double fabric (a shorter piece of fabric in front of a longer bit of fabric) two piece flash set, like the navy blue and black set of flashes I have now.. Thank you for sharing, gives me something new to work on.. I have noticed that Tartan Flashes don't seem to have this shorter bit of fabric in front of the longer piece of fabric... May have to experiment...
Bill...
“Canadian Grown and Raised from Scottish Roots!”.....
"Clan Farquharson, & Clan Fraser of Lovat"....
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