An interesting example of pleating to stripe

[Rampant Lion]

This is an example of an A-B-A-C type tartan (dark brown block, gray block, dark brown block, tan block).

It's interesting how people see things differently. When I saw the first picture I saw an A, B, C, B, A pattern with the repeat point being either half way through the A section or C section. I don't think I've ever seen a sett that big before.

Kinda like this:


BTW. That's a great looking kilt. I really like that tartan.

[Barb T]

When I saw the first picture I saw an A, B, C, B, A pattern with the repeat point being either half way through the A section or C section.

That's an equally valid way to look at it!! Just depends on where you start.

Barb

[wortmonger]

I have pre-ordered The Art of Kiltmaking 2nd edition and cannot wait to start kilt making. I am a Lowry and both the MacLaren and Gordon tartans are gorgeous and will surely pleat to set and to stripe beautifully. Before I found this community I had no idea of the various kilting styles and histories. I am catching some heck from friends for even wanting to wear a kilt, but after my friends scottish wedding two months ago I fell in love and really don't care what anyone says. I am scottish and should be proud of such beautiful attire. They asked me why I would want to dress so "funny" to which I replied, "Well I am an Eagle Scout and had to wear those ugly uniforms that everyone thinks are funny (but respect), a kilt is way better looking than tight-green-unfunctional pants and shorts." They just shut-up and said ok, lol. I plan on starting with solid and working my way up to the expensive tartan's of my heritage. Great community guys, and even greater information. I look forward to being a contributing member and hopefully will have lots of kilts to show off. Who knows, after trying one on my friends might find what I discovered (kilts give a new meaning to the words "Comfortable" and "Going Commando"). I wondered though if there will be a section on military box pleating in the 2nd edition of your book BarbT? If not I have seen some info on here that may get me by. Thank you everyone for all your great information.
Thanks, John William Lowry II

[Sheep In Wolf's Clothing]

Again all I can say is WOW!!
I do have one question: Will we be seeing your husband on "Scotland's next top model??"
Thanks for sharing your wonderful work with us.
Sara

[mudd]

You should have done it in a box pleat.

But seriously, that's a beautiful Kilt, as usual.

[ChattanCat]

I have pre-ordered The Art of Kiltmaking 2nd edition and cannot wait to start kilt making. I am a Lowry and both the MacLaren and Gordon tartans are gorgeous and will surely pleat to set and to stripe beautifully. Before I found this community I had no idea of the various kilting styles and histories. I am catching some heck from friends for even wanting to wear a kilt, but after my friends scottish wedding two months ago I fell in love and really don't care what anyone says. I am scottish and should be proud of such beautiful attire. They asked me why I would want to dress so "funny" to which I replied, "Well I am an Eagle Scout and had to wear those ugly uniforms that everyone thinks are funny (but respect), a kilt is way better looking than tight-green-unfunctional pants and shorts." They just shut-up and said ok, lol. I plan on starting with solid and working my way up to the expensive tartan's of my heritage. Great community guys, and even greater information. I look forward to being a contributing member and hopefully will have lots of kilts to show off. Who knows, after trying one on my friends might find what I discovered (kilts give a new meaning to the words "Comfortable" and "Going Commando"). I wondered though if there will be a section on military box pleating in the 2nd edition of your book BarbT? If not I have seen some info on here that may get me by. Thank you everyone for all your great information.
Thanks, John William Lowry II

[Warhoover]

Another gem Barb! I am just awestruck at the pleating. Beautiful kilt!