Ribbon Tails for the Lighter Colored, Diced Balmorals

**creagdhubh** · 19th March 10, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by pdcorlis

Currently untied - but given my penchant for bow ties...

Yeah, I'm torn. Yet after seeing many photos of Scots wearing the lighter shade Balmorals with the ribbons tied, I'm thinking I will go that route. It looks good to me...yet so does them flying freely in the wind! Darn it! LOL!

**creagdhubh** · 19th March 10, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by Redshank

I suggest you take a look at Jock Scots thread about his new Balmoral Bonnet.
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/n...ote=1&p=865391

If you have any questions, I will be more than happy to answer them just pm me.

Chris

Good idea. Thank you Chris.

**BoldHighlander** · 19th March 10, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by The Scotsman

so if you order one that has a pre-tied bow and want to untie it so the ribbons are left hanging, you may need a smaller size, since the V shaped notch creates a gap, which may make for a loose fit if not sized properly.

Or if you have one with the V notch & want to wear it untied, you can also take a needle & thread to it & close the gap
I had an old "Rogers Rangers" bonnet that didn't have much in the way of ribbons (what it did have didn't stay tied very well) & I solved the problem with the needle & thread method.

Just for the record, I tie mine

**creagdhubh** · 20th March 10, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by BoldHighlander

Or if you have one with the V notch & want to wear it untied, you can also take a needle & thread to it & close the gap
I had an old "Rogers Rangers" bonnet that didn't have much in the way of ribbons (what it did have didn't stay tied very well) & I solved the problem with the needle & thread method.

Just for the record, I tie mine

Thanks mate. I've just ordered a new diced, fawn balmoral, from Robert Mackie, with the ribbons tied.

**okiwen** · 21st March 10, 10:41 PM

I recently purchased a Mackie bonnet and then purchased a pattern to knit and then felt my own. I am curious how to felt the crown and then knit the dicing as I have recently seen. Very interesting. I wish I had known I had the option of having the back prepared for tying as mine came sewn together.

I also am going to learn how to put a liner in. Do any of the rabble have a wife that is experienced in this?

TIA