An interesting example of pleating to stripe

**Barb T** · 13th July 07, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC

OK, I thought David was the photographer in the family. If David is in the pictures, who is behind the camera?
First you take an interest in rocks and turn it into an endowed chair. Then you want to make a kilt and turn that into "The Master Herself". Now should we expect to see your name next to Ansel Adams in the history books?
I think I'll just go hide under my bed.

Ah - but you see, when I take pictures, I get Dave to do all the set-up. Then I just point and shoot!!! I don't make it any harder than it needs to be....

B

**Livingston** · 13th July 07, 10:44 AM

Very sharp looking. I can see why it would be a tough one to pleat to sett.

I almost wish you'd not post the pics

(at least until I get finished working on the basement) very time I see one of your kilts I start adding up the left over $$ from the basement to see if I can get a kilt or 3.

**McMurdo** · 13th July 07, 11:14 AM

That is just gorgeous Barb

will design a site for a kilt

**gangreenfootball** · 13th July 07, 11:16 AM

Looks great

**Rampant Lion** · 13th July 07, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by Barb T.

This is an example of an A-B-A-C type tartan (dark brown block, gray block, dark brown block, tan block).

It's interesting how people see things differently. When I saw the first picture I saw an A, B, C, B, A pattern with the repeat point being either half way through the A section or C section. I don't think I've ever seen a sett that big before.

Kinda like this:

BTW. That's a great looking kilt. I really like that tartan.

**benkilt** · 13th July 07, 12:35 PM

The subtleties of the colours are sadly lost with me, being totally colour blind, but ... that kilt is one beautiful piece of work, a round of applause for the kiltmaker, please

**Barb T** · 13th July 07, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by Rampant Lion

When I saw the first picture I saw an A, B, C, B, A pattern with the repeat point being either half way through the A section or C section.

That's an equally valid way to look at it!! Just depends on where you start.

Barb

**wortmonger** · 13th July 07, 01:39 PM

I have pre-ordered The Art of Kiltmaking 2nd edition and cannot wait to start kilt making. I am a Lowry and both the MacLaren and Gordon tartans are gorgeous and will surely pleat to set and to stripe beautifully. Before I found this community I had no idea of the various kilting styles and histories. I am catching some heck from friends for even wanting to wear a kilt, but after my friends scottish wedding two months ago I fell in love and really don't care what anyone says. I am scottish and should be proud of such beautiful attire. They asked me why I would want to dress so "funny" to which I replied, "Well I am an Eagle Scout and had to wear those ugly uniforms that everyone thinks are funny (but respect), a kilt is way better looking than tight-green-unfunctional pants and shorts." They just shut-up and said ok, lol. I plan on starting with solid and working my way up to the expensive tartan's of my heritage. Great community guys, and even greater information. I look forward to being a contributing member and hopefully will have lots of kilts to show off. Who knows, after trying one on my friends might find what I discovered (kilts give a new meaning to the words "Comfortable" and "Going Commando"). I wondered though if there will be a section on military box pleating in the 2nd edition of your book BarbT? If not I have seen some info on here that may get me by. Thank you everyone for all your great information.
Thanks, John William Lowry II