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  1. 15th January 08, 12:23 PM #1
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    i need help with a tartan...

    Greetings all,
    a friend of mine has asked me to make him a trad kilt - no prob... won't be to barb's standards but will be adequate for his needs...
    problem is he has picked out the tartan below


    and i have NO CLUE as to what it might be...

    Any advice /info would be greatly appreciated

    Oh yeah: another question for the pros...
    when pleating to the sett, should you make it look like the pattern flows all the way around the wearer, or is it okay to have the pattern going around the rear but breaking for the apron...

    thanks in advance
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  2. 15th January 08, 01:04 PM #2
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    No Clue, but it looks great!

    Do you know where he got the picture from? Maybe the photo properties can tell you the origin which might lead to the pipe band.
  3. 15th January 08, 01:06 PM #3
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    A weathered Buchanan, perhaps?

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  4. 15th January 08, 01:09 PM #4
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    I was thinking Buchanan as well Todd, but there are a couple of differences



    but could be a variation.

    Here's one that is close


    Buchanan Old - (Anc.) from http://www.thetartanbox.com/Tartans/...B/Buchanan.htm
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  5. 15th January 08, 01:47 PM #5
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    No idea

    The outfit is certainly well co-ordinated and handsome.
  6. 15th January 08, 01:50 PM #6
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    Heck, I want the whole outfit!
    I was going to say Weathered Buchanan, too.
  7. 15th January 08, 01:52 PM #7
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    Boy - I sure wish I knew the name of that tartan - I'd be ordering it yesterday!
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    Yikes, that is beautiful! I'm with you, Phil...And of course I would have ordered the brown jacket and vest yesterday, too.

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    It looks Buchanan-ish but what do I know?

    However should its identity be discovered it will no doubt go on a a few wish lists - including mine!
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    Calling Matt Newsome, come in Matt Newsome!! I'm sure Matt can tell you what the tartan is. It IS very nice looking (and I love the burgundy drums!).
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