Maria Morrissey here, the kilt lady helping Rook get into his great kilt. Yes, once you've gotten into your great kilt a few times and you know where your belt is going to end up, you can stitch the pleats together in a straight line of stitching just at belt level. Then, all you will have to do is straighten out the pleats before you lay down and get into your kilt, you won't have to refold them every time. There is no ideal # of pleats, but the ideal depth is a couple inches.
Mamaria, the Breacan an Fhèileadh is a universal garment, it was a highlanders pants, jacket, and sleeping blanket. Once you start stitching, you've ruin the versatility that it has. If you want to put it on quicker, they used too sew on belt loops. Or have a draw string threw, that way it can remain your sleepingbag shirt skirt lol
One of the great things about being an American is the right we have to claim ALL of our heritage. Be it Scots, Russian or African, our culture allows us to partake in any tradition our heritage has. Hell, we can even choose to adopt one if we feel like it. Considering that our nation was founded by many from England, Scotland and Ireland, it could have been anyone of those families on the Mayflower.... perhaps the "haters" ancestors couldn't afford the passage?... I like what I am... all parts!
i put 10 pleats in mine...is there an ideal number of pleats there should be or does it even matter?...i put 10 because its less cumbersome than it wud be if i had 20 or so...any tips would be nice because i do reenactments but i also want to noe the right or best way of putting my kilt on
As people before had said. The Great Kilt (without clan tartans) was also worn by Vikings espesially in Norway and the the west of Sweden. One Viking king Magnus Bareleg even got his nickname because wearing the great Kilt. There are several old pictures with Magnus wearing the Great Kilt. So, is Scandinavians allowed to wear the Great Kilt like our Viking ancestors or is it a right only for Scots?
@1314saoralba It's not about that. It's about respect for your heritage and ancestors, well at least it is for me. I think if a person truly has no Scottish blood in them it is wrong to wear a kilt. They should respect their own heritage, on that I agree but there is nothing wrong with showing where you came from and being proud of who you are.
@moatsiebeethovenbach A good percent of Americans can call some Celtic heritage, if not a total claim. My own is a mix of Saxon and Cymræg [Welsh ], mixed in the British Isles before America was discovered by the Spanish/Italians. A good turn, my friend, would be to show us how you would do it, rather than belittle the work of others. Then we see the superior man for what he's worth. Sayin', as the Hoodoo say, ain't doin'.
That is my friend Rook MacPherson, his mother is from Scotland, he went to university in Scotland, He shouldn't have to defend himself to you or anybody
To all the Scotts who are talking trash about us Yanks and our jacked up way of wearing a Kilt...First, you are right, I am not a Scott. I am an American Mixed Breed; Irish, Scott, Welsh and Cherokee. I do not claim to be related to any famous Celtic warrior or have ties to any subjugated lands. I choose wear a Kilt because it is a symbol freedom. This appropriate because I celebrate the freedom of being a Citizen and not a Subject. The only problem I have in a kilt is where to put my gun.
Many Americans have no relation to a clan at all, a lot people In new towns In America all took the same surname so Its quite possible that you don’t belong to a clan, but you should still trace back your roots I am Scottish and have traced back my family to a member of the Gunn clan who have the first recorded clan tartan before the ridiculous family tartan bullshit came about In the Victorian age so I’m pretty proud, you could be proud of a clan to, so you should definitely try man.
I consider it a privelage to wear a kilt ,,especially after what they [Highlanders went through to keep that part of ther heritage. This guy looks like he's being tortured to be made to wear the Breachan Faille
This clarified the process so much for me, thank you!!
The belted plaid was the practical everyday plaid. Great for travel, you wear your blanket you'll use at night...and yes, I'm Scottish-American!
Maria Morrissey here, the kilt lady helping Rook get into his great kilt.
Yes, once you've gotten into your great kilt a few times and you know where your belt is going to end up, you can stitch the pleats together in a straight line of stitching just at belt level. Then, all you will have to do is straighten out the pleats before you lay down and get into your kilt, you won't have to refold them every time.
There is no ideal # of pleats, but the ideal depth is a couple inches.
Mamaria, the Breacan an Fhèileadh is a universal garment, it was a highlanders pants, jacket, and sleeping blanket. Once you start stitching, you've ruin the versatility that it has. If you want to put it on quicker, they used too sew on belt loops. Or have a draw string threw, that way it can remain your sleepingbag shirt skirt lol
The ladies wore them too, you just simply let the top half fall down around the ankles.
I've never seen this done before, but sure seems like it takes a LONG time to get the dress put on even half-way decent.
One of the great things about being an American is the right we have to claim ALL of our heritage. Be it Scots, Russian or African, our culture allows us to partake in any tradition our heritage has. Hell, we can even choose to adopt one if we feel like it. Considering that our nation was founded by many from England, Scotland and Ireland, it could have been anyone of those families on the Mayflower.... perhaps the "haters" ancestors couldn't afford the passage?... I like what I am... all parts!
Holey dooley - what a pullava!! Looks great tho!
to me its simpler to use 2 belts...one going under the plaid before u wrap it around u...and a second one to keep it secure after u stand up
Thanks guys!
looks good. The videos could be edited down into 1 vid.
I originally thought a kilt was a pleated skirt... This was educational.
lol. I'm sorry about that but the Irish had their own version of a kilt so to speak. It was called a lein-croich.
i put 10 pleats in mine...is there an ideal number of pleats there should be or does it even matter?...i put 10 because its less cumbersome than it wud be if i had 20 or so...any tips would be nice because i do reenactments but i also want to noe the right or best way of putting my kilt on
hehe. "you know why we call em Kilts?, because we kilt everyone who called it a Skirt!" XD
vortex of Scottish charm
I know both Rook and Maria, thanks for uploading it's a treat, as I haven't done renfair in years. what year was this?
It's like a robe! One piece!
As people before had said. The Great Kilt (without clan tartans) was also worn by Vikings espesially in Norway and the the west of Sweden. One Viking king Magnus Bareleg even got his nickname because wearing the great Kilt. There are several old pictures with Magnus wearing the Great Kilt. So, is Scandinavians allowed to wear the Great Kilt like our Viking ancestors or is it a right only for Scots?
yes.
few meters of fabric needed? width by length. thanks
Holey dooley - what a pullava!! lol 'o) but hey it looks great!!
@1314saoralba It's not about that. It's about respect for your heritage and ancestors, well at least it is for me. I think if a person truly has no Scottish blood in them it is wrong to wear a kilt. They should respect their own heritage, on that I agree but there is nothing wrong with showing where you came from and being proud of who you are.
Cool.
Luv the angry scot commenting.
Oh hey, look at that, the grammar scale goes down when wee jimmyboy gets angry.
@moatsiebeethovenbach A good percent of Americans can call some Celtic heritage, if not a total claim. My own is a mix of Saxon and Cymræg [Welsh ], mixed in the British Isles before America was discovered by the Spanish/Italians.
A good turn, my friend, would be to show us how you would do it, rather than belittle the work of others. Then we see the superior man for what he's worth. Sayin', as the Hoodoo say, ain't doin'.
Wow, just buy a Utilikilt and go to the show already =)
That guy is a friend of mine, and you're not likely to meet anybody as happy to wear a kilt as he is
That is my friend Rook MacPherson, his mother is from Scotland, he went to university in Scotland, He shouldn't have to defend himself to you or anybody
To all the Scotts who are talking trash about us Yanks and our jacked up way of wearing a Kilt...First, you are right, I am not a Scott. I am an American Mixed Breed; Irish, Scott, Welsh and Cherokee. I do not claim to be related to any famous Celtic warrior or have ties to any subjugated lands. I choose wear a Kilt because it is a symbol freedom. This appropriate because I celebrate the freedom of being a Citizen and not a Subject. The only problem I have in a kilt is where to put my gun.
Poor feller. Why is she telling "how she does it"? He's a man.
lol. this is far more utility than any "utili" kilt.
3 magic words to remember: ed - it - ing.
Isn't it dangerous to use all of your vocabulary in a single comment?
Many Americans have no relation to a clan at all, a lot people In new towns In America all took the same surname so Its quite possible that you don’t belong to a clan, but you should still trace back your roots I am Scottish and have traced back my family to a member of the Gunn clan who have the first recorded clan tartan before the ridiculous family tartan bullshit came about In the Victorian age so I’m pretty proud, you could be proud of a clan to, so you should definitely try man.
me comprare un klit
coke is urs but light bulb thts scottish invention and all over the world countries make cars not jst AMERICA
i like deep pleats
I consider it a privelage to wear a kilt ,,especially after what they [Highlanders went through to keep that part of ther heritage. This guy looks like he's being tortured to be made to wear the Breachan Faille