I've Fallen Into a Pile of Kilts and Can't Get Out!

28th February 2011 at 01:01

I think I posted this in the wrong category originally.

Every year, I go to the Renaissance Faire and have a grand old time dressing up and parading around with my friends.

This year is the first year I'm going with my boyfriend and his best friend, and they both want Great Kilts (the kind that drape over your shoulder, ala Braveheart)! Because I'm the crafty member of our group of friends, they asked me to make them.

Normally, I'm very good about making and modifying things from the internet through tutorials. I've found sites that show me how to wrap it and what the final product should look like, but I can't seem to find one on the actual making of the kilt.

Should it be hemmed? How Much?
Is there an unsuitable/more suitable kind of plaid?
What details am I unaware of?

Help!

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Reply #1: 28th February 2011 at 05:05

Making/ Hemming: Traditionally, it requires no hemming whatsoever... It's just a big piece of fabric (3 feet by 6... ish) However, if you find your fabric unraveling, you can do a simple running stitch in one of the colours within the plaid around the outside to secure it.

Kinds of Plaid: Traditional plaids are associated with specific clans. If you're going to a ren faire, I wouldn't suggest opting for a neon pink and purple plaid, but anything in a traditional hue is acceptable. Head on to Scotland online's tartan finder... )(( http://www.tartans.scotland.net/find_tartan.cfm.htm )) and browse around til you find one you like... Or just to get a feel for what common ones are like.

Details: Aside from having a sturdy belt, and perhaps a svelt brooch for the gathers on the shoulder, kilts are remarkably simple garments. They really are just giant blankets.

Hope this helps.