"Jacobite" garb

[Woodsheal]

In 1745 Jacobite get-up at the recent Central NY Games near Syracuse;

[The Bear]

In 1745 Jacobite get-up at the recent Central NY Games near Syracuse;

Woodsheal the wee kilt you have on, what are the pleats like on it? are they just unpressed basic folds? 4 yards?

[Woodsheal]

Woodsheal the wee kilt you have on, what are the pleats like on it? are they just unpressed basic folds? 4 yards?

Actually, I "cheated" that day and was wearing one of Matt Newsome's 4-yd. box-pleated kilts. They resemble the earlier little kilts, but not exactly.
For 1740s, you only need 3-4 yards, with the un-pressed pleats tacked in place at the waist, or perhaps a drawstring in a waist band. We're not sure how philabegs were actually constructed at that early date (and I highly doubt they were thrown on the ground and hand-pleated each and every time!).
See the earlier pages of this thread for a discussion of wee kilts of that period....

[Matt Richards]

I wore my Jacobite clothing at the Carolina Renaissance Festival (pardon the sunglasses and facial hair!). It's still a work in progress, but I think it's a good start so far.

[Nick the DSM]

Wow, looks great, Matt. I'd try shortening the waistcoat a bit.

You going again anytime soon?

[Woodsheal]

Looking good, indeed, Matt! As for the waistcoat length, period images of Highland garb of the mid-1700s often show the waistcoat being of a slightly longer length than the outer coat/jacket, and peeking out beneath the hem of the latter. So, don't sweat it...!