I love a man in a kilt...

**Ruffles** · 14th November 09, 02:07 PM

I came here looking for advice about how to make kilt flashes for my husband, but I discovered so much more! I've only been peeking around for a few days and there is SO much about kilts that I don't know! But I'm eager to learn, since my husband is very proud of his kilt!

In fact, I was in Jo-Ann's today looking for green fabric (for the flashes) and everyone in line oohed and ahhed over the kilt and wanted to know everything about it! I had fun showing it off!

**thescot** · 14th November 09, 02:10 PM

Welcome aboard from Conyers, GA. He's a lucky man to have you.

BTW, what are you making the flashes from?

**Ozark Ridge Rider** · 14th November 09, 02:27 PM

Welcome.

BTW, the Clan Scott Newsletter last spring had a quick and easy method of making flashes utilizing tartan fabric, Steam-a-seam, and iron on hem tape.

**Ruffles** · 14th November 09, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by thescot

Welcome aboard from Conyers, GA. He's a lucky man to have you.

BTW, what are you making the flashes from?

All I could come up with on the spur of the moment (at Jo-Ann's) was some medium weight canvas. The green in the tartan is quite bright and distinct and not easy to match! So I was limited. Their wool blends had nothing that was even close to matching. Someone has possibly got some scraps of the tartan for me though, so I'm hoping I can make him a proper pair soon! He needed some quickly because we are going on a cruise and he is wearing his kilt on the fancy dress night!

**WClarkB** · 14th November 09, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by Ruffles

All I could come up with on the spur of the moment (at Jo-Ann's) was some medium weight canvas. The green in the tartan is quite bright and distinct and not easy to match! So I was limited. Their wool blends had nothing that was even close to matching. Someone has possibly got some scraps of the tartan for me though, so I'm hoping I can make him a proper pair soon! He needed some quickly because we are going on a cruise and he is wearing his kilt on the fancy dress night!

Do you know the tartan?\

If not please post a pic

**longhuntr74** · 14th November 09, 10:03 PM

Ruffles,
I'd also like to point out that there's no rule that says that garter ties or flashes must "match" the kilt. Red flashes or ties are very commonly worn my Prince Charles and many others for casual and formal wear. Sometimes a splash of color is called for...but it sounds like you have things under control with a colorful green. Just wanted to offer an alternate view.

**Ruffles** · 15th November 09, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by WClarkB

Do you know the tartan?\

If not please post a pic

The tartan is McDonald Ancient. My profile pic is the tartan!

**Sammac** · 14th November 09, 02:34 PM

Welcome from Michigan

**pdcorlis** · 14th November 09, 02:47 PM

Good luck with your flashes and welcome from Idaho!

**Steve Ashton** · 14th November 09, 02:57 PM

We also have two or three tutorials here on the forum for making your own flashes. In fact I think the method used in the Clan newsletter mentioned above was taken from one of our tutorials.

Please see here.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...hlight=flashes

here

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...hlight=flashes

And here

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...hlight=flashes