Black Watch Tartan reproduction run.

**Hothir Ethelnor** · 24th January 13, 10:01 AM

I was hoping you might have some notes.

I am fond of Wilson's shades so that sounds like a good option.

Can you explain the "nd woven off-set" portion of your post?

I am afraid budgetary considerations will play into it and I'll probably order double width cloth as the price per yard is almost the same (though the setup fee is more)

As for a selvage mark how would that work? I would like some reference so I can explain it to the weavers when I decide to get started

As for getting the cloth in the grease I am all for that (I might be able to negotiate a lower price as well)

**figheadair** · 24th January 13, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by Hothir Ethelnor

I was hoping you might have some notes.

I am fond of Wilson's shades so that sounds like a good option.

Can you explain the "and woven off-set" portion of your post?

I am afraid budgetary considerations will play into it and I'll probably order double width cloth as the price per yard is almost the same (though the setup fee is more)

As for a selvage mark how would that work? I would like some reference so I can explain it to the weavers when I decide to get started

As for getting the cloth in the grease I am all for that (I might be able to negotiate a lower price as well)

Allowing for the typo, you should read this article which explains different types of selvedge techniques and will also help you with off-set patterns. Experience says Dalgliesh will not be able to work out how to do either and you will need to provide data of the full setting. With the best will in the world this is not something for someone unfamiliar with cloth and historic techniques. If you want to me to act for you please PM me.

**Woodsheal** · 25th January 13, 08:08 AM

You might check with this unit to see what they're using:

http://musketsofthecrown.homestead.com/Home.html

**Hothir Ethelnor** · 27th January 13, 10:43 PM

Woodsheal I have contacted them about joining their 77th unit and I've contacted another group in my home state Ohio.

http://www.77thhighlandregiment.com/77th_news.html

figheadair I am sorry about not understanding your typo. I would like to know what you mean by woven offset I have read enough to understand selvage marks. I will PM you about whether you can do some of the legwork for me.

**BobsYourUncle** · 16th March 13, 07:46 PM

Just saw this thread. I don't know where you are in your investigation concerning sourcing this material, but I have a suggestion. You can buy Government Tartan woven from the Wilson's pattern books from Peter MacDonald in Scotland. He is a tartan historian, and hand weaves historically correct material. He is a family friend of tartan historian Bob Martin, author of "All About Your Kilt", and Peter and his father are mentioned/discussed in that work. Several reenacting groups use his material for French and Indian War impressions, and 42nd Napoleonic. Also, he has some material in stock. I just ordered from him several weeks ago. He is a much better bet than a commercial weaver, a commercial weaver does not have the correct equipment to weave what Bob Martin calls a "web" of tartan, and the structure and finish of commercially machine woven material will not be period correct, and Peter MacDonald's hand woven material will be. Peter MacDonald's website is here: http://www.scottishtartans.co.uk/sales.htm

Good luck!

**Downunder Kilt** · 16th March 13, 08:06 PM

Bob I think that is what figheadair/Peter MacDonald was referring to when he suggested that OP contact him

**BobsYourUncle** · 16th March 13, 08:14 PM

Downunder--I assume you are indicating that the forum member Figheadair and Peter MacDonald are one and the same person--obviously, I didn't know that! Seems likely the problem is solved...Regards,