Uses for Excess Tartan Material

**Panache** · 10th January 08, 10:14 AM

Paul,

How about a bow tie?

Cheers

Jamie

Originally Posted by paulhenry

sorry to be negative, but I think it unlikely enough for a tie. Traditionally they are cut on the bias, and you need a considerable amount of fabric just to make a single tie!, but perhaps if you have spare fabric it might be worth a try!!

**O'Neille** · 10th January 08, 10:35 AM

Tartancarta or a cap.

**Paul Henry** · 10th January 08, 10:41 AM

Jamie, yes why not! it's worth a try (perhaps)
with my scraps especially the cut out bit from the back of the pleats, I'm machine stitching them together in a random fashion, not worrying too much about the edges, just to make a heavy rug blanket type thing, it's early days, and most of kilts are in tweed type fabrics, If ever I finish it I'll post a pic!!

**Bugbear** · 10th January 08, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by paulhenry

Jamie, yes why not! it's worth a try (perhaps)
with my scraps especially the cut out bit from the back of the pleats, I'm machine stitching them together in a random fashion, not worrying too much about the edges, just to make a heavy rug blanket type thing, it's early days, and most of kilts are in tweed type fabrics, If ever I finish it I'll post a pic!!

I just realized that I have a... quilted driving hat that has all kinds of tweeds and stuff on it. I don't know about making a hat just from scraps, but I don't see why a plain driving hat or something couldn't be pach worked over the outside in a quilt-like way. Just a thought, and good luck with all your projects everybody..