Highland Evening Doublet made of Strome Tartan

**OC Richard** · 12th July 10, 03:16 AM

If you mean these photos, they're two different costumes. Look at the tartan:

But what about this tartan jacket:

**BoldHighlander** · 12th July 10, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

If you mean these photos, they're two different costumes. Look at the tartan:

Nope, not the two I meant....no worries mate.

**creagdhubh** · 12th July 10, 09:58 AM

Wow! That is some photo there Richard! I do like the doublet (IMHO it would look far better with the tartan cut on the bias) and the hose, but that's about it! Not the solid purple coloured kilt! LOL! Thanks for posting your additional photos mate.

**Hothir Ethelnor** · 12th July 10, 08:15 PM

Being a tailor in training I undertook a tartan doublet made from polyviscose.

Here are some pics.

**creagdhubh** · 13th July 10, 12:28 PM

Thanks for posting your photos, they look great!

**Hothir Ethelnor** · 13th July 10, 04:38 PM

You are welcome, bias cut is the way to go.

I think I like the look of a simple tartan on the bias because it isn't too overwhelming.

**MacLowlife** · 13th July 10, 08:36 PM

Thanks, HE,

What I really like is the different scale of the doublet with the same tartan in the kilt. The doublet is a wonderful thing. I'd love to see a few more shots of the front of it. I applaud your work.

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 14th August 10, 10:05 AM

Having arrived late at the ball (my postillion was struck by lightning) I have to say I'm impressed with your tailoring skills. Your doublet is absolutely first class.

Now...let me see... where is my partner for The Congress of Vienna??

Oh! There she is...

**castledangerous** · 14th August 10, 07:06 PM

didnt see this before either. lovely!

**BobsYourUncle** · 14th August 10, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

Sandy,

I may have many more questions, and when I do, I'll be sure to PM you so I do not bore too many members on XMTS!

Thank you again for your advice and for posting the photos...I'd love to see more of your ensembles my friend!

Cheers Sandy,

Cousin, you are by no means boring any of the rest of us. This is a fascinating thread, and most entertaining! While I may never reach the exalted levels of kilted living where you, Sandy and Scott subsist, it is at the very least a vicarious thrill to see and hear about your deliberations and choices. Please do not deprive us of our ringside seat.

At my current girth, if I were to request such garments from a tailor, they would likely snigger up their sleeve. However, should my fitness regimen yield the hoped for results, all bets are off. In that happy event, your research, analysis and decision making process will become critical to my success--and there will be tartan waiscoats and jackets all around. First on deck, MacPherson Hunting....