|
-
6th August 09, 08:21 PM
#1
Well, did they do that everyday?
I've read that they would sleep in it even belted on and the next morning they got up and went about their business. Ofcourse I don't have backup on that...
Gillmore of Clan Morrison
"Long Live the Long Shirts!"- Ryan Ross
-
-
6th August 09, 10:58 PM
#2
They would probably have slept in the plaid, but I don't think they would have had it belted around them (except when they anticipated having to get up at the drop of a hat). I wouldn't want to sleep with something belted around me. But if you were used to it, you probably wouldn't even notice it.
-
-
7th August 09, 03:38 AM
#3
Matt Newsome has an article on evidence of the use of loops and drawstrings in belted plaids between the late 17th and early 19th centuries.
-
-
8th August 09, 02:02 PM
#4
 Originally Posted by QMcK
They would probably have slept in the plaid, but I don't think they would have had it belted around them (except when they anticipated having to get up at the drop of a hat). I wouldn't want to sleep with something belted around me. But if you were used to it, you probably wouldn't even notice it.
I did it just last weekend at Bushy Run, PA - at a re-enactment of the Battle of Bushy Run. All I did was take my knife out of its sheath. Kept the kilt belted and just wrapped the excess around me. Wasn't uncomfortable, since it rained overnight, I was up and dressed in no time.
-
-
10th August 09, 04:16 AM
#5
Ok. Perhaps they did sleep with it belted on, then.
-
-
11th August 09, 06:41 PM
#6
I am back from the weekend festivities, with pleat shots as promised:
This is my friend in his great kilt.

The pleats close up:

They are not pressed, and they do naturally fall that way.
"Two things are infinite- the universe, and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Albert Einstein.
-
-
11th August 09, 06:45 PM
#7
...and just for giggles:

Big sword!
"Two things are infinite- the universe, and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Albert Einstein.
-
-
11th August 09, 07:50 PM
#8

5 yards of tartan, a paved driveway, 2 belts, 7 minutes.
-
Similar Threads
-
By Kilted Craanen in forum Kilt Advice
Replies: 38
Last Post: 22nd September 09, 12:54 PM
-
By gasbag in forum How to Accessorize your Kilt
Replies: 9
Last Post: 22nd June 09, 05:06 AM
-
By mrtackytn in forum Kilt Advice
Replies: 9
Last Post: 3rd March 09, 12:02 PM
-
By Amoskeag in forum General Kilt Talk
Replies: 3
Last Post: 21st January 08, 05:39 PM
-
By Dutchomatic in forum Kilt Advice
Replies: 74
Last Post: 12th January 08, 09:36 PM
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|
|
Bookmarks