I'm making a pair of cadagh

[Alan H]

At least, I think that's the name....I mean a pair of the tartan, woven "socks".

As my understanding has it, in the 1600's, even early 1700's before knit hose were readily available, Highlanders wore lower leg coverings made of tartan cloth. They were (at least so I understand) made on the bias, since the fabric has some more "give" when it's diagonally aligned. Well, I've got a "Great Kilt" for Ren Faire (Yes I know it's about 60+ years or more in the wrong era, but this is what people wear in my Guild and the other local Scottish Guilds) and I found a similar bolt of wool on the shelf at Joanne's fabric. A yard was four - fifty, so I figured that I couldn't go too far wrong.

We shall see. I'm making them extra baggy, and will bind them up the leg with straps a la Liam Neeson in Rob Roy, though I'm "faking" the actual foot part with some totally non-period shoes. At least they're really simple, they almost look like turnshoes. Sorta.

[dfmacliam]

I look forward to seeing them madeup and modeled. You have always impressed me with your quality work..

[string]

So thats how you spell them. Interesting. I also want to see the results

[Pleater]

You should find that the bias cut fabric will be very elastic - it works entirely differently from fabric cut on the grain.

If you make them too loose you might find that they make uncomfortable folds around your leg - I suggest temporary seams and a few trial wearings around the house to achieve a good smooth fit.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[Alan H]

You should find that the bias cut fabric will be very elastic - it works entirely differently from fabric cut on the grain.

If you make them too loose you might find that they make uncomfortable folds around your leg - I suggest temporary seams and a few trial wearings around the house to achieve a good smooth fit.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

I might opt for two pair. 1: the baggy type....see the opening scenes of Rob Roy, as the men are climbing up beyond the tarn. You'll get a look at the leggins they're wearing.

2: something a little more fitted...which might require exactly what you just suggested.

[fluter]

Search Xmarks for cadadh, and see Matt's description here.

[jhockin]

Alan:
just in case you didn't already re-read it:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/c...x.html?t=22033


( fluter beat me to it by 1 minute! )

[Alan H]

Very helpful, thanks!

***that's pretty much exactly what I am doing!***

[fluter]

Alan:



( fluter beat me to it by 1 minute! )

Great minds, y'know!

[Alan H]

All Done.... That wasn't too hard.