[MacCathmhaoil]

Does anyone recall seeing instructions on how to wear a day or Laird's plaid? I remember coming across instructions on some web site sometime ago but for the life of me I cannot recall where. I am specifically looking for the instructions regarding wearing the plaid wrapped across the chest and then draped over the shoulders.


John

[Monkey@Arms]

I do not believe that is how one is worn, a day plaid is just slung over the shoulder. I think you are looking for directions for a Piper's Plaid.

Best regards,

Jake

[davidlpope]

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[cavscout]

I don't recall any instructions on how to wear it but you might can put it together by reviewing these prints

http://www.tartansauthority.com/reso...leay-portraits

It's pretty much just wrap it around and if you need to secure it well, include a pin, brooch, or some other house hold appliance

[Pleater]

There seems to be two main variants, one where the first part of the plaid put on is spread around the left shoulder, with the arm beneath it and the pleats spread out and the short edge up in front so the fringe is laid on top of the fabric beneath, in a sort of cascade.

The rest of the plaid is then wrapped around and goes over the shoulder to the back, and needs to be held with a broach or pin or the first part would migrate backwards and the pleats drop out.

The second way has the first part of the plaid falling forward from the shoulder, so the left arm is free. The folds are made on the line of the fabric not cascading. The fabric then goes around the body and the second part lies over the first and falls down the back.

I wear a long plaid in the second way when I am drumming. I have a side drum which I play for morris dancing. I hold the two layers of the plaid with a cord, as it is difficult to manage all the straps of the drum, sometimes be walking around after the dancers and to keep the plaid in place. If it decides to slide out from under the shoulder strap of the drum it is uncomfirtable and really gets in the way.

I fold the plaid into a zigzag, so the top edge is on the outside of my shoulder and the lower edge is against my neck. If I am cold it is easy to reach around my back to draw the lower edge over my right shoulder, then spread the front part and bring my left arm beneath it.

When I am going to be needed all day and having to work to a timetable so I can't delay until a shower passes or not be there because it is cold, the long plaid is very useful indeed.

Anne the Pleater

[BoldHighlander]

Originally Posted by MacCathmhaoil

Does anyone recall seeing instructions on how to wear a day or Laird's plaid? I remember coming across instructions on some web site sometime ago but for the life of me I cannot recall where. I am specifically looking for the instructions regarding wearing the plaid wrapped across the chest and then draped over the shoulders.

I don't know about instructions, but here's a couple visual images that might (or not) help:

The Chiefs of Clan Donald (minus Keppoch)


this one appeared in the vintage kilt photo thread:

[creagdhubh]

Use the excellent photos as guidance, as they are correct. Many cousins within my clan wear a plaid with their Highland day attire, to include Alastair Macpherson of Pitmain, a senior clan chieftain of the Clan Macpherson. I'd advise having the plaid fashioned with purled fringe, as shown by the Macdonald chiefs. The straight fringe, which tends to be shorter in length, as well as thinner, looks rather odd with a plaid of tartan that is 3-4 yards in length, worn for civilian day attire. Good luck!

Beannach'd libh,

[BobsYourUncle]

Originally Posted by Monkey@Arms

I do not believe that is how one is worn, a day plaid is just slung over the shoulder. I think you are looking for directions for a Piper's Plaid.

Best regards,

Jake

I agree with Jake, if you mean a plaid that is wrapped across the chest, you are thinking of a piper's plaid. You can find a step-by-step pictorial guide to tying a piper's plaid in the Appendix of the Regimental Drum Major's Association Dress Manual, at page 99. The manual can be accessed here: http://drummajor.net/documents/RDMADressManualv2_5.pdf.

Here is another article on the piper's plaid: http://www.bagpipejourney.com/articl...rs_plaid.shtml

If you really do mean a day plaid, such as that pictured in the other responding posts, here is an article from Matt Newsome's blog that may give you some additional information: http://kiltmaker.blogspot.com/2008/0...ats-plaid.html

And if you really mean a day plaid or laird's plaid, the pics in the other posts pretty much tell you all you need to know...Hope that all helps. Cheers...

[funeral director]

Can you please tell me if the brooch to pin on the plaide has to be pinned to the jacket or just the end of the plaide that goes through the top of the jacket and down to the top button on the left handside. how do you use the brooch???

thanks

[creagdhubh]

For a day/Laird's plaid, no brooch is worn. See photos below-instructions are above mate.