Custom-Run of Original Culloden Tartan

[Tartan Hiker]

Here are two pleating options for box-pleating. Pleat width set at 1/3 the sett width.

First, to the yellow stripe.


Then to the red stripe.


To the yellow stripe hints at the "lawn chair" effect, but I think that with the old dyes the contrast would not be as great as seen in the images. The red stripe would be centered in the underpleat, and would make a great flash effect when walking.

To the red stripe results in a more complex effect with lots of red, and would flash yellow when walking. The vertical elements are much stronger, too.

[Derek Conley]

So being new to this and all, if it's "double width", how many yards (on average) would one need to order for a kilt?

[Tartan Hiker]

Just divide by two. For an eight yard tank, you'll need 4 yards of fabric. For a 4-yard box-pleat, you'll need two yards of fabric.

[Derek Conley]

Thank you very much!

[Mael Coluim]

This may be a dumb question but,

Is everyone looking at buying this tartan to make a period jacket or a kilt?

Matt
Would this Tartan make a good looking a box pleat?

I'm interested in ordering but the yardage depends on if its double or single wide

The only dumb question is the one not asked. I'm inquiring in having a period jacket made of this tartan which I would have matched to box pleat tailored by Matt. Sir William has given me Barkertown Sutlers as a possible tailor for the jacket.

Anyone else have a recommendation?

[Derek Conley]

The only dumb question is the one not asked. I'm inquiring in having a period jacket made of this tartan which I would have matched to box pleat tailored by Matt. Sir William has given me Barkertown Sutlers as a possible tailor for the jacket.

Anyone else have a recommendation?

Their work looks pretty good!

Slightly off-topic, was it done that the tartan jacket would match the tartan kilt, or were 2 differing tartans generally used?

[Sir William]

Their work looks pretty good!

Slightly off-topic, was it done that the tartan jacket would match the tartan kilt, or were 2 differing tartans generally used?

Both. I've seen paintings of the individual dressed up in jacket, wesket, great kilt or trews, and hose all in the same tartan, or a mix of two or more tartans.

There seemed to be a preference for the tartans to match if trews were worn, but not necessarily when the kilt was worn.

[Fougasse]

I would definitely be interested in 2 yds of double-width, possibly more. I will watch this space!

[Bellfree]

I'd probably be interested in a couple of yards for another kilt by Matt!

[davidlpope]

Gents,

I've had several requests to push the ordering of this off until after the beginning of the New Year. I'm looking to make the arrangements with Matt around 15 Jan. I'll check this thread and send out PMs around that time.

Cordially,

David