X Marks the Scot - An on-line community of kilt wearers.

   X Marks Partners - (Go to the Partners Dedicated Forums )
USA Kilts website Celtic Croft website Celtic Corner website Houston Kiltmakers

User Tag List

Results 1 to 10 of 15

Hybrid View

  1. #1
    Join Date
    22nd June 11
    Location
    Walcott, IA 52773
    Posts
    357
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Would a square of appropriate tartan not be a good alternative to a cockade? I believe I've seen soldiers' tams similarly fitted. How would one go about preparing this? How large should the piece be?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    26th March 08
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Posts
    2,254
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Quote Originally Posted by TheBrus View Post
    Would a square of appropriate tartan not be a good alternative to a cockade? I believe I've seen soldiers' tams similarly fitted. How would one go about preparing this? How large should the piece be?
    That's certainly a look that a lot of folks enjoy, and if you're one of them, then it's a good look for you! One thought though- You may find that the tartan alone does not stiffen the bonnet enough to hold up a crest badge. One thing you might do is back the piece of tartan with a stiff piece of gros grain ribbon, before applying it to the hat. About 2.5 inches by 3 inches should be a fairly normal size, I think.

Similar Threads

  1. Diced hose source?
    By Biathlonman in forum How to Accessorize your Kilt
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: 19th January 11, 12:55 PM
  2. Diced hose for daywear?
    By Tim Little in forum How to Accessorize your Kilt
    Replies: 47
    Last Post: 17th January 11, 04:31 PM
  3. Diced Hose for sale
    By Bigkahuna in forum How to Accessorize your Kilt
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 9th May 09, 04:57 PM
  4. Diced Hose
    By davedove in forum How to Accessorize your Kilt
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 8th March 06, 04:45 PM
  5. Diced hose
    By Schultz in forum How to Accessorize your Kilt
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 15th August 05, 11:35 AM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

» Log in

User Name:

Password:

Not a member yet?
Register Now!
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v4.2.0