The appendices in Charles Thompson's book "So You're Going to Wear the Kilt" show how to make toories , cockades, and other such items. It's pretty easy, especially the toories. If you don't have the book it's a good reference to get.
Convener, Georgia Chapter, House of Gordon (Boss H.O.G.)
Where 4 Scotsmen gather there'll usually be a fifth.
7/5 of the world's population have a difficult time with fractions.
With the addition of a toorie (that ball/pom-pom on top) and a cockade and badge to the left temple, even a lowly cheap-store beret can become a passable balmoral. Add a coordinating headband (1.5-1.75 inches) and it becomes even closer.
I'd second the recommendation to Thompson's book. I intentional refused to get it for years, but I regreted that decision after I got it. The appendices are well worth the book. I use them ALL THE TIME!!!!
Now, I make the toories and cockades for all my own balmorals/tams. I can do them in normal black or red, navy, or livery colors.
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