To pleat to the sett or pleat to the stripe, that is the question

**macwilkin** · 26th November 06, 12:54 PM

I've moved this thread to heraldry & tartans section. Please post all tartan-related questions here.

I'm sure our own Matt Newsome, curator of the Scottish Tartans Museum, and member of the Guild of Tartan Scholars will be replying to your query! :mrgreen:

Cheers,

Todd

**The Wizard of BC** · 26th November 06, 01:19 PM

The best explaination there is about how to calculate and pleat to the Sett or to the Stripe is found in Barb Tewksburys book "The Art of Kiltmaking".
I'm sure you can find a copy in your local library. But I'll warn you, once you see this book you will want your own copy which can be ordered from Celtic Dragon Press.

**wsk** · 26th November 06, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

I've moved this thread to heraldry & tartans section

Wondered where it disappeared to. One moment it was there and the next gone ...

Didn't really think the topic of pleating fit with heraldry & tartans since it is primarily about pleating. Of course the somewhat lengthy lead-in could give the opposite impression.

Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC

... But I'll warn you, once you see this book you will want your own copy ...

Too late. Already ordered sight unseen. Waiting expectantly.

**macwilkin** · 26th November 06, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by wsk

Wondered where it disappeared to. One moment it was there and the next gone ...

Didn't really think the topic of pleating fit with heraldry & tartans since it is primarily about pleating. Of course the somewhat lengthy lead-in could give the opposite impression.

Since pleating and tartans go "hand-in-hand", as well as the information concering the official status of the Polaris tartan, then the post is germane to the heraldry & tartans section.

Apologies for the confusion. The "tartans" sub-section is "my baby", so to speak, so I like to see folks posting there.

T.

**Riverkilt** · 26th November 06, 02:39 PM

Not having a clue I've had the best results trusting my kiltmaker's choice. Some kilts are to the sett, some are to the stripe, but they're ALL beautimus because I didn't try to out think the pros.

Just a suggestion.

Ron

**auld argonian** · 26th November 06, 03:30 PM

I'm sure that tradition plays a part in the stripe/sett decision but I think that the simpler tartans look better pleated to the stripe. The more complex the tartans have so much going on that the sett looks busy enough.

Simple would be stuff like Hunting Stewart, Gunn Modern, Gordon Modern and Campbell of Cawdor Modern.

Best

AA