Panache vs. The Great Kilt!

[Panache]

Panache:

What can you tell us about the sword? I make free to ask this question since, from some of my readings, "Highland dress" pretty much included the sword for long stretches of time.

KC,

I bought this one at a Renaissance Fair a number of years ago. I don't believe it was a specific copy of a particular sword, but represented a style used throughout Europe for a few centuries. I liked it because I thought it would be pretty flexible for use in a number of costumes.

I will make sure to get a photo of it out when I complete my Macbeth costume and post the pictures.

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

[Panache]

Richard actually sewed two pieces of this tartan together to make this long length.

He said if I wanted to, I cut the cloth back in two pieces.

I am currently undoing his nest double row of stitches to try this again with a 3 1/2+ yards of fabric.

Wish me luck

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

[Panache]

Well using half of the material seemed to work a bit better

I didn't feel as if I was drowning in tartan!

I even found a neat (though huge) plaid pin I had bought from Rocky at USA Kilts to secure the two parts that went over the shoulder.

One concern is how low the front aprons hang (past the knees) is this acceptable?

I'll try to get my lovely Flame-Haired Celtic Amazon Goddess to take a picture this evening and you can judge the results.

Cheers

Jamie