Camo Material for casuals

**Tartan Hiker** · 16th August 07, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by Pleater

though if it is light stuff you could double it - then you'd not need to hem it

Pleater....Have you ever done this? Will it really work?

This is about the best idea I've heard all week

**Troy** · 16th August 07, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by Tartan Hiker

Pleater....Have you ever done this? Will it really work?

This is about the best idea I've heard all week

I've been toying with this idea myself, recently: a local fabric shop has some poly-cotton Northumbrian/Reiver/ Shepherd's Tartan/Plaid at $5.00 per metre (150cm wide), but it's a little too lightweight. Is it worth trying to double it?

Regards,

Troy

**Pleater** · 18th August 07, 04:59 PM

I have not done a double thickness kilt - yet - but I have been making garments/costumes for a long time and it is an easy option to double a fabric in order to get the weight of older cloth without the danger of a heavy interlining making what should be a fluid fabric look wrong.

You might need to put in some lines of basting thread to help you to keep the layers from slipping on eachother during construction, or just sew through both layers at intervals, where it will not show. Thats is the only problem I could see with a poly cotton. It might help to fold the pleats and press them in using strips of card before starting to sew

**GallowHill** · 18th August 07, 06:09 PM

I'm not sure if the TruSpec is the same as the MilSpec ripstop, but that is what I made my tiger stripe camo out of. It has plenty of weight if you make the pleats deep enough.
I love this one, great for summer.

Scott

**AnimalK** · 18th August 07, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by GallowHill

I'm not sure if the TruSpec is the same as the MilSpec ripstop, but that is what I made my tiger stripe camo out of. It has plenty of weight if you make the pleats deep enough.
I love this one, great for summer.

Scott

(picks jaw up from floor)

Hella cool!!! I like the bellows shirt pockets. Nice touch.

**AnimalK** · 18th August 07, 06:12 PM

After some reflection, I agree the rip-stop 3 color might not be a good choice. I do like the "Urban Digital" if it happens to be a heavier twill type weave. And the Freedom "Cargo Model" is a neat design.

I was kinda kidding on the "make me one part"..sort of...

I just didn't want to pay 300+ dollars for something I could get for less. You know...like a true Scotsman. "Semper Parsimonium" should me my clan motto..

I COULD be enticed to become a sort of "Field REsearch And Knowledge" Consultant for any kiltmakers...This I would do for my brethren. I'm a giver...I know...