Xmarks Tartan Pleated to the ?

**isantop** · 24th April 09, 10:24 AM

In my opinion, this tartan and tartans like it (Stewarts, for example) look really good pleated to the horizontal stripe (i.e. hide all of the vertical lines in the pleat so that only the horizontal lines show). They're all relatively busy designs, and this tends to help darken it a little.

I also think that it depends on other factors. Do you want a dark-ish or bright-ish kilt? horizontal stripe looks darker, and white stripe is brighter. Yellow or sett could be right in the middle. I also think that horizontal stripe pleating makes the kilt look wider, and thus suits people of narrower build like me. On the other hand, any vertical stripe will make it look taller, and thus fits people of larger build. Sett pleating seems to fall directly in between, making the kilt look more even.

**Splash_4** · 24th April 09, 10:28 AM

Hmm, pleated to the non-stripe might look really interesting. With that being said, mine is to the sett.

**starbkjrus** · 24th April 09, 10:34 AM

I didn't get in on the PV run but I have one from wool run # 2. Pleated to the yellow stripe by Matt Newsome.

**Jock Scot** · 24th April 09, 10:41 AM

Although I am not going to wear the tartan,I think it will be shown off to best advantage pleated to the sett.

**arrogcow** · 25th April 09, 07:20 AM

I had mine pleated to the no stripe (dominant blue).

Adam

**The Barry** · 25th April 09, 08:47 AM

I would like to see pics of the pleating to the horizontal. This tartan would look so good pleated to the white stripe. That might be what I would do.

**Tartan Hiker** · 26th April 09, 06:49 PM

Not a great photo, but here's mine (from the damaged run) pleated to the "no stripe."

**The F-H.C.A.G.** · 26th April 09, 07:59 PM

I'll be pleating four X Marks kilts in the next year. One to the yellow, one to the white, one to the sett and one to either the "no stripe" or the double gray. I've already done one to the "no stripe" and one to the (almost) sett.

It ought to be fun to watch the double takes as the whole family walks by-looking the same from the front and totally different from behind.

Be well,

**ChattanCat** · 26th April 09, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by The F-H.C.A.G.

I'll be pleating four X Marks kilts in the next year. One to the yellow, one to the white, one to the sett and one to either the "no stripe" or the double gray. I've already done one to the "no stripe" and one to the (almost) sett.

It ought to be fun to watch the double takes as the whole family walks by-looking the same from the front and totally different from behind.

Be well,

I think we have to open up mutiple voting for you. Thanks for the options, did you leave any out?

**rodandy** · 27th April 09, 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by The F-H.C.A.G.

I'll be pleating four X Marks kilts in the next year. One to the yellow, one to the white, one to the sett and one to either the "no stripe" or the double gray. I've already done one to the "no stripe" and one to the (almost) sett.

It ought to be fun to watch the double takes as the whole family walks by-looking the same from the front and totally different from behind.

Be well,

Could you get them all done and post pictures in the next month or so? (Just kidding)

I've been leaning towards the yellow stripe, but I really like the look of the no stripe option. I think the yellow stripe may just look a bit busy, but the no stripe is a nice subdued look.

Hmmmmm, maybe I should have bought enough material for both...

Rod