Ancient MacDonald pleating?

[ChattanCat]

I have pleated a MacDonald to the sett. The tartan does not have a dominant stripe that would lend it to pleating to the stripe. I do love the tartan but it just doesn't want to be pleated to the stripe in my opinion.

[Mr. Donaldson]

Well that's too bad. I suppose I'll have it pleated to the sett. I'd still love to see anyone's pictures.

[Barb T]

The tartan does not have a dominant stripe that would lend it to pleating to the stripe. I do love the tartan but it just doesn't want to be pleated to the stripe in my opinion.

Yup - won't pleat worth a darn to the stripe. But! There are lots of other MacDonald tartans. The Hunting MacDonald of the Isles, for example, would pleat beautifully either to the red or to the white stripe. Several of the other MacDonalds will also pleat well to the stripe.

And, if you're interested in the MacDonald of Sleat, I actually have a piece that I'd part with for a reasonable price. I did one several years ago for Turpin, although it was pleated to the sett (http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/t...acdonald+sleat). Might be possible to pleat it to the narrow green stripe - would depend on the width of the red on each size plus the size of the person.

[Mr. Donaldson]

Thank you Barb!

I like the MacDonald of the Isles Hunting very much. Perhaps that will be my first project when I'm back on my feet again. My first project was going to be the Ancient MacDonald I have, but I wanted to complete it in time for my wedding June 6th. My music schedule shot through the roof and now I haven't the time, but a friend does! It will be great wearing a kilt in the Highlands of the Chugach in Alaska for the wedding I'll have to start another post with pictures when all's said and done.

I have your book and look forward to making one myself. I've read it cover to cover several times and am quite pleased with the directions and information within. Great to hear from you and thanks for the advice. I'd take you up on the MacDonald of Sleat, but I've never been a fan of red and green together like that. . . but thank you for the offer.

[Barb T]

Yup - MacDonald of Sleat is definitely a "Christmas" kilt.

Chugach! Now there's a famous geological place!