tartan patch for a TOS

**DWFII** · 15th January 09, 07:41 PM

If a feller wanted to make a tartan patch to mount on a TOS...and then affix a clan badge or paratrooper wings, etc....what would it look like and how would it be made?

Anyone have a simple pattern or set of instructions or dimensions? I saw one on a WWII re-enactor's TOS but didn't take the time to examine it closely. I think it was square.

Mods, I was conflicted about where to put this...if it needs to move to DIY, so be it...thanks.

**macwilkin** · 15th January 09, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by DWFII

If a feller wanted to make a tartan patch to mount on a TOS...and then affix a clan badge or paratrooper wings, etc....what would it look like and how would it be made?

Anyone have a simple pattern or set of instructions or dimensions? I saw one on a WWII re-enactor's TOS but didn't take the time to examine it closely. I think it was square.

Mods, I was conflicted about where to put this...if it needs to move to DIY, so be it...thanks.

I have a Hodden Grey one behind the London Scottish badge in my collection; I'll try to measure it after our Burns Supper on Saturday. It is a just a simple square.

T.

**DWFII** · 15th January 09, 07:55 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

I have a Hodden Grey one behind the London Scottish badge in my collection; I'll try to measure it after our Burns Supper on Saturday. It is a just a simple square.

T.

Thanks. I'd appreciate that.

**shagger999uk** · 16th January 09, 11:54 AM

Mine is 2.5" wide by 2.75" tall.

**The Wizard of BC** · 16th January 09, 12:50 PM

Excuse my ignorance but what is a TOS?

**DWFII** · 16th January 09, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by shagger999uk

Mine is 2.5" wide by 2.75" tall.

Thanks! Am I correct in assuming that it is actually cut a bit bigger and the edges folded under? Do you have it sewn to your Tam O' Shanter (TOS) on three sides to allow for a sprig to be inserted?

The size is what I was after but the other details are also of interest now that I am about to apply one on my own bonnet.

**macwilkin** · 16th January 09, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by DWFII

Thanks! Am I correct in assuming that it is actually cut a bit bigger and the edges folded under? Do you have it sewn to your Tam O' Shanter (TOS) on three sides to allow for a sprig to be inserted?

The size is what I was after but the other details are also of interest now that I am about to apply one on my own bonnet.

Not a sprig, but certainly a hackle.

Todd

**scotchmaster** · 16th January 09, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC

Excuse my ignorance but what is a TOS?

Steve,

It is a Tam O' Shanter the OD green military bonnets...

**DWFII** · 16th January 09, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Not a sprig, but certainly a hackle.

Todd

Hmmm...I understood that a sprig of your clan plant (in my case, dogwood) could be put behind the patch, as well...??

**shagger999uk** · 16th January 09, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by DWFII

Thanks! Am I correct in assuming that it is actually cut a bit bigger and the edges folded under?

Yup.

Do you have it sewn to your Tam O' Shanter (TOS) on three sides to allow for a sprig to be inserted?

No, mine is stitched down all 4 sides.

The size is what I was after but the other details are also of interest now that I am about to apply one on my own bonnet.

Hope that helps!