On the way to #2

[Blu (Ontario)]

... heat selvedge and press it?

Interesting idea... I'd not heard of this process being available. I've heat sealed the ends of rope and webbing before but never cloth. Do tell!

[Jimmy Carbomb]

... heat selvedge and press it?

Interesting idea... I'd not heard of this process being available. I've heat sealed the ends of rope and webbing before but never cloth. Do tell!

Blutarsky,

There's actually two methods for this. First is to use WonderBond selvedge strips (which iron into the fabric and become invisible) OR

Go to my post in the "Traditional" section about hemming a "Tank". I just learned this process this week.

[Raphael]

How is your second kilt compare to your first? Did you order other accessories, such as Sporran or hose?

[Will]

How is your second kilt compare to your first? Did you order other accessories, such as Sporran or hose?

They are different Tartans and materials

#1 Black Steward , wool blend w/ drape and flashes
#2 Black Watch, Acrylic, with leather straps.

In process of getting accessories , sporran and belt

[Will]

Pretty cool Wil. You could help a load of us by letting us know HOW they decide to alter the hem.

1). Did they fold, sew and press it?
2). Did they cut, fold, sew and press it?
3). Did they just cut, heat selvedge, and press it?

I'm sure the material is not a 16 ounce wool, so it's pretty simple to do. It would be nice to see how it's handled out there in the general public, and not by a kiltmaker.

Based on conversation at shop, I expect it will be #2. #1 is possible, but it won't be #3. The material is Acrylic.

[Hamish]

How is your second kilt compare to your first? Did you order other accessories, such as Sporran or hose?

They are different Tartans and materials

#1 Black Steward , wool blend w/ drape and flashes
#2 Black Watch, Acrylic, with leather straps.

In process of getting accessories , sporran and belt

Congratulations on the new addiction, Wil.

Just two points though, and I don't think this is a typo - forgive me if it is - the name is actually "Black Stewart"! I'd hate you to go through life quoting the incorrect name of your tartan!

Secondly, what do you mean by "drape"? I can only think that this might refer to a Fly Plaid - a fringed square of tartan to match the kilt, which is worn as part of Highland Evening Dress. This is pinned by one corner just forward of (usually) the left shoulder, is fed backwards through the jacket's epaulet, and hangs down the wearer's back. Please correct me if I am wrong, but I cannot think what else a "drape" might be.

[RockyR]

Wil,

Great to hear of this purchase of a Stillwater. After reading some of the posts about these I am re-considering buying one of these for my next kilt although I would rather get a worsted wool but funds and a desire for a more dressy kilt makes me lean towards a Stillwater Standard. I have been hearing that this acrylic is warm in the winter. I would like your input on that and also how well the pleats hold up as well as how much it wrinkles when seated for long periods like while driving. Which did you get? The eco or standard?

Please by all means let us know how the hemming goes as I would have to have mine shortened about the same amount as you.

[Will]

Thanks for your reply. Thanks for the correction on the tartan. I think it is a slip of the mind more than anything.

As to the drape, I wasn't quite sure what it was called. What first came to my mind was sash. I checked a site and they must have had the terms wrong also.

After your comment, I checked several sites (such as http://www.kinlochanderson.com) and the closest is the Fly Plaid as you suggested. But the wearing of the item is different than I thought.

If you pin the tartan on the left shoulder, drape it across your front, down to the right side,then bring it back up across your back, is there a term for this or is this improper wearing of the tartan?

Thanks for your time!

Congratulations on the new addiction, Wil.

Just two points though, and I don't think this is a typo - forgive me if it is - the name is actually "Black Stewart"! I'd hate you to go through life quoting the incorrect name of your tartan!

Secondly, what do you mean by "drape"? I can only think that this might refer to a Fly Plaid - a fringed square of tartan to match the kilt, which is worn as part of Highland Evening Dress. This is pinned by one corner just forward of (usually) the left shoulder, is fed backwards through the jacket's epaulet, and hangs down the wearer's back. Please correct me if I am wrong, but I cannot think what else a "drape" might be.

[Freedomlover]

being moderately handy with a sewing machine I ran a tight(20spi)1/8" wide zigzag around where I wanted the bottom to be and cut off the excess. That was months ago. No problems.

[Hamish]

Thanks for your reply. Thanks for the correction on the tartan. I think it is a slip of the mind more than anything.

It happens to the best of us!

As to the drape, I wasn't quite sure what it was called. What first came to my mind was sash. I checked a site and they must have had the terms wrong also.

After your comment, I checked several sites (such as http://www.kinlochanderson.com) and the closest is the Fly Plaid as you suggested. But the wearing of the item is different than I thought.

If you pin the tartan on the left shoulder, drape it across your front, down to the right side,then bring it back up across your back, is there a term for this or is this improper wearing of the tartan?

Well now, Wil. First of all, men do not wear sashes, but their ladies do as part of their full evening dress, or when, as members of a team giving displays of Scottish Country Dancing! Ladies' sashes are usually made of silk, and the sett of the tartan is generally much smaller than that of her partner's kilt. They can be worn across the body or can hang loose from the shoulder.

The man's Fly Plaid is worn as I described previously. I have never known it to be wrapped around the chest!

On the other hand, a military Piper's Plaid, which is about 3½ yards long, is worn pleated across the chest from the left shoulder, runs under the right arm and across the back up to the left shoulder again. From there, it hangs down the back to about shin length - just a few inches from the ground. This plaid is made from the same tartan fabric as the kilt, and is a very bulky and rather cumbersome part of the uniform. It is not usually worn by civilian pipers, who are more likely to wear the Fly Plaid - or no plaid at all!

To wear the Plaid in the way you describe, Wil, would be unconventional and, I would say, incorrect. Who knows, though, you might start a new trend if you did!