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way2fractious brought second kilt to change to so we could examine the military box pleats up close.
Quote Originally Posted by Beuth Sim
What tartan is the second kilt?
The second kilt (of the five in my possesion at the beginning of the evening) is a casual kilt I made using United States Marine Corps MARPAT (or Desert Digital). It's hard to beat for lightweight ruggedness and comfort, but not as warm as wool, obviously. It's my first choice for all sorts of outdoor adventures in California's climate - and for air travel because of it's lack of metal parts.

The third kilt was for Panache - a handsewn "tank", acquired second-hand from eBay, labeled by an individual kiltmaker somewhere in the British Isles (only a name and phone number on the label.)

The fourth kilt is a 1948 Black Watch, brought along just for comparison to Panache's kilt. It was also acquired on eBay and it was so dirty upon arrival I had no choice but to clean it. I chose to handwash it in Woolite and cold water - TWICE before it washed clean. It took two days to dry because of the massive number of layers before it could be basted for pressing.

The fifth kilt was really a lady's kilted skirt. However the Black Watch sett size and shades of color matched almost perfectly with Panache's kilt and will make a terrific fly plaid. So, with Barb T's instructions on how to hand purl a fringe, that will be it's eventual form.

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