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Yeah, but...
I M Kilted!, I've looked at Fraser and Kirkbright before but I always feel a little "off" when it comes to the idea of wearing a kilt that I don't have family ties to or an organization that I don't have any family in. What is the general consensus when it comes to wearing a tartan weave that you don't have a connection to? Is it really like swearing an oath of fealty?
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 Originally Posted by Jim H.
I M Kilted!, I've looked at Fraser and Kirkbright before but I always feel a little "off" when it comes to the idea of wearing a kilt that I don't have family ties to or an organization that I don't have any family in. What is the general consensus when it comes to wearing a tartan weave that you don't have a connection to? Is it really like swearing an oath of fealty?
I think this thread will answer most questions you have concerning wearing a tartan you have no connections to.
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...7&page=1&pp=10
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Originally Posted by Iolaus
He may be mean, but he is still legendary....
...or maybe he is legendary for his meaness...
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm........
-See it there, a white plume
Over the battle - A diamond in the ash
Of the ultimate combustion-My panache
Edmond Rostand
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Originally Posted by Iolaus
That thread does cover a lot of ground. It could be considerd a "crash" course.
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Well, from what I've read of M.A.C. Newsome's post/blog/website, a great kilt was around 4 yards anyway, rather than the 8 we usually think of (which will help bring your cost down).
That being said, you can pick up 4 yd remnants from F&K for ~$100 or so, which seems to be within your $125 budget.
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Originally Posted by chasem
Well, from what I've read of M.A.C. Newsome's post/blog/website, a great kilt was around 4 yards anyway, rather than the 8 we usually think of (which will help bring your cost down).
That being said, you can pick up 4 yd remnants from F&K for ~$100 or so, which seems to be within your $125 budget.
It's four yards for double width cloth. Originally though the looms couldn't produce what we call double width. So, the cloth was woven twice as long in the smaller width, but in half, and sewn back together to make the necessary width.
But anyway, yes with double width cloth you would only need four yards.
We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance. - Japanese Proverb
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What is the response to wearing a kilt at a Highland Game or a similar venue?
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Originally Posted by davedove
It's four yards for double width cloth. Originally though the looms couldn't produce what we call double width. So, the cloth was woven twice as long in the smaller width, but in half, and sewn back together to make the necessary width.
But anyway, yes with double width cloth you would only need four yards.
my apologies, that is what I meant. 
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22nd May 06, 04:29 PM
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Good luck with your fabric and tartan search.
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