How To Wear A Full Plaid?

[Glamrockdj]

I've recently bought a length of good quality plaid, nice weight as well.
It measures over 25 yards x 52 inches.
I've never put on a plaid myself but would be going for a Jacobean look, any help or diagrams would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

[Woodsheal]

25 yards?! That's enough for 5 plaids (great kilts)! Also, I believe you mean "Jacobite" not Jacobean.

Anyways, read this thread:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...899/index.html

[Ryan Ross]

...I think Jacobean is correct- it refers to a period of time.

Neither here nor there.

There are a couple of threads about this topic, which should be of use to you (here's a good one: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/g...775/index.html ). Also, yes, I'd go with no more than 4-5 yards, for a belted plaid. Good luck.

[Woodsheal]

...I think Jacobean is correct- it refers to a period of time.

I stand corrected! It's the very early 1600's:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacobean_era

[Ozman1944]

Wow! 25 yeards is a lot of plaid.......
You could make several Great Kilts plus a few sofa cushions & a table cloth!

[Coemgen]

25 yards?!

Well, at least you won't get cold!

[RedBeard]

http://www.lindaclifford.com/GreatKiltWrap.html

25 yards you could dress a clan. what tartan?

[Nick the DSM]

25 yards!! jeez, you could dress an army!

[Malcolm MacWilliam]

Aye, rip off 5 yards and begin practicing. You'll need belt and sporran (dirk and side knife is nice to have also). I would enjoy showing you how to do it.....BUT, Pennsylvania is a far piece from Paisley...Damn! Malcolm

[Dhuni]

http://www.theweebsite.com/greatkilt/index.html
http://www.bracewel.demon.co.uk/monties/plaidins.htm

L-R
(late) David "Dhu" Fraser with Ancient Dress Fraser Belted Plaid
Seamus Taylor Fraser with real peg leg and Lovat Fraser Belted Plaid
(late) Lt. Col. L.S. "Scotty" Fraser with Homespun Hunting Fraser "Little Kilt"
"Myself'" with Hunting Fraser belted Plaid