"Jacobite" garb

**Ryan Ross** · 23rd January 12, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by Dale Seago

It wasn't -- hadn't been invented yet. Nor had its forerunner the belted plaid, at least for most of that century, as far as written records can determine. Up through most of that century the Gael in Scotland still dressed just like those in Ireland. You'd want to wear a leine, ionar, and brat.

Long Live Long Shirts, as I like to say. Very comfortable.

**Burly Brute** · 24th January 12, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by Ryan Ross

Long Live Long Shirts, as I like to say. Very comfortable.

It is my understanding that the shirts of the time reached below the groin, is this correct? And where does one purchase something of that nature today? It might be difficult for me either way as I am long-waisted.

**Woodsheal** · 24th January 12, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by Burly Brute

It is my understand that the shirts of the time reached below the groin, is this correct? And where does one purchase something of that nature today? It might be difficult for me either way as I am long-waisted.

Shirts were knee-length. These are affordable (recommend linen):

http://www.threadbarestitchery.com/1700s_Mens.htm

**Dale Seago** · 24th January 12, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

Shirts were knee-length. These are affordable (recommend linen):

http://www.threadbarestitchery.com/1700s_Mens.htm

Finally, a real "Jacobite shirt". You could also call it the original kilt liner.

**Burly Brute** · 26th January 12, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

Shirts were knee-length. These are affordable (recommend linen):

http://www.threadbarestitchery.com/1700s_Mens.htm

Finally!!! This is perfect! Thanks so much!

**Callum MacRyiann** · 5th February 12, 07:21 AM

Here is my update of my jacobite garb

http://www.flickr.com/photos/callumm...nn/6823012263/

**Woodsheal** · 9th February 12, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by Callum MacRyiann

Here is my update of my jacobite garb

http://www.flickr.com/photos/callumm...nn/6823012263/

Well done! The only change I would make would be to replace the big annular brooch (these were described as women's wear in that period) with a simple bodkin....

**Dale Seago** · 9th February 12, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

Well done! The only change I would make would be to replace the big annular brooch (these were described as women's wear in that period) with a simple bodkin....

Agreed. . .But maybe his sweetheart gave it to him to keep herself in his thoughts as he went off to The Forty-Five.

I wouldn't be surprised if such a practice is what led to ring-brooches becoming items of masculine wear. They could actually have become something of a status symbol on campaign, indicating that the wearer had something better to look forward to than sheep. . .

**Ryan Ross** · 11th February 12, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by Woodsheal

Well done! The only change I would make would be to replace the big annular brooch (these were described as women's wear in that period) with a simple bodkin....

Aye that.

And I'm no expert here, so maybe we can hear from one who is, on this matter... Might your pistol be better placed in a more secure location, such as on a separate narrow belt over the shoulder... or in a downward facing position on your sword belt? Or even on your waist belt?

Just a thought.

Oh, and is your bonnet knit and felted, or cut from fabric and sewn? It's hard to tell from the pics, but it looks like it may be sewn. If so, a knit bonnet would be more in keeping with the period.

Fantastic kit though, for certain, revisions or no!