Twill vs. Tabby

**Barb T** · 18th May 08, 10:12 AM

I think the only way to tell would be to put them together and see. What's the problem that you're trying to solve? The only plain weave tartan that I know of is either silk or very light weight (8 oz). I would think that the sett size alone would be so different that they would look odd together. But, you wouldn't know for sure, I think, until you tried it.

**ChattanCat** · 18th May 08, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by Barb T.

I think the only way to tell would be to put them together and see. What's the problem that you're trying to solve? The only plain weave tartan that I know of is either silk or very light weight (8 oz). I would think that the sett size alone would be so different that they would look odd together. But, you wouldn't know for sure, I think, until you tried it.

Barb,
I put the kilt and the fabric next to each. I didn't even bother to take a picture because they are the too dissimilar. The tabby is a smaller sett and is a light weight material. The colors arn't the same either. Oh well, does anybody have a yard of MacPherson Hunting Ancient?
Wallace

**ChattanCat** · 18th May 08, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by Barb T.

I think the only way to tell would be to put them together and see. What's the problem that you're trying to solve? The only plain weave tartan that I know of is either silk or very light weight (8 oz). I would think that the sett size alone would be so different that they would look odd together. But, you wouldn't know for sure, I think, until you tried it.

Barb,
The plain weave is the same tartan pattern but you are right, it is a light weight material. The sett is smaller and the colors arn't the same. So, does anyone have a yard of MacPhearson Hunting Ancient?

**Barb T** · 18th May 08, 06:39 PM

Bummer. Is it out of the question to order a chunk of tartan for the plaid to match the kilt?

**ChattanCat** · 20th May 08, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by Barb T.

Bummer. Is it out of the question to order a chunk of tartan for the plaid to match the kilt?

I didn't think it would get here to be able to perl it for the wedding Sunday! I have a piece that is twill and am perling it for the fly. It is close enough for me, just not a square and is a light weight material.
Wallace