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08-19-2010, 01:43 AM
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I was just thinking of gauntlet fabrics. I'm in the search for a jacket to have converted. Originaly my plan was no gauntlets but I had read a few places that its not uncommon to have gauntlets on jackets made from other fabrics. Has anyone had a jacket made with gauntlets in a tartan matching thier kilt, or any patterned fabric? would this just be tacky or might I have an idea for a truely custom looking jacket?
I know there can be such a thing as too much tartan and a jacket such as this with kilt, tartan waistcoat, and a plaid of some sort would be too much.
Also it could be a nice touch with a tartan waistcoat and solid color kilt.
Whats everyones thoughts on this?
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08-19-2010, 02:07 AM
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When you say "gauntlets" are you meaning cuffs? If you are, then yes, in my humble opinion tartan would be unnecessary and frankly, over the top for what you intend.
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08-19-2010, 02:18 AM
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Hmmm... Point taken. Back to the drawing board with me. its these long nights working security I sometimes have too much time to think.
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08-19-2010, 02:33 AM
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I'm with you on that Jock!
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08-19-2010, 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Tiny  Hmmm... Point taken. Back to the drawing board with me. its these long nights working security I sometimes have too much time to think. | I learnt, many years ago, that trying to re-invent the wheel was a trying and frustrating pastime------the wretched thing was still round and any modification that might have come about was already there! Still it passes the time.  |
08-19-2010, 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Jock Scot I learnt, many years ago, that trying to re-invent the wheel was a trying and frustrating pastime------the wretched thing was still round and any modification that might have come about was already there! Still it passes the time. | Not trying to reinvent the wheel just trying to put a nicer set of wheels on my car so to speak.  |
08-19-2010, 06:06 AM
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There is a company (the name fails me) which is marketing 'Welsh Prince Charlie' jackets. 
The cuff is, of course, not a gauntlet cuff, but bit does give an impression of what a final outcome might look like.
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08-19-2010, 06:52 AM
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This might be what you were thinking of: 
Their address is: http://www.alexismalcolmkilts.com/1523.html
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08-19-2010, 07:47 AM
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I was ready to argue with you on this one, Jock. I thought maybe a tartan cuff would be a nice twist, but I think Chas has cured me. The tartan at the cuff itself is not so bad, but add in the pocket flaps AND the tartan tie and it's a scary prospect.
I think that jacket would look good worn with (solid) trousers and I expect I have seen mess jackets with tartan facings, but wonder why Alexis Malcolm is blaming the Welsh?
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08-19-2010, 07:55 AM
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I think I read somewhere that this was an attempt to establish a Welsh Cilting Identity. Like the Irish have the invented 'Kilkenny' and the 'Brian Baru' jackets, this was supposed to be a separate identity.
Either there would have to be some method of changing flaps or one could only wear one kilt. Not an advantage, I think.
Oh, well.
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