The Belted Plaid and Me, part 2

In another amateur installation, I demonstrate how I fold, pleat, and put on the belted plaid/great kilt. Please note a few mistakes that I made: while there is evidence for an inner drawstring on the plaid, there isn't any evidence for belt loops. Further, I mistakenly referred to the selvedge of the kilt as the "hem" at one point -- my bad.


On a historical note, records from the British military indicate that soldiers in some early Highland Regiments were issued 12 yards of single-width cloth that was joined to make a 6 yard plaid. There is evidence of less material as well but not more.

I highly recommend Peter MacDonald's research: https://www.scottishtartans.co.uk/

I appreciate Alan Torrance's videos, and he's in a few here:
1.    • Scottish Clan Warrior Kilt and Weapon...  
2.    • John and his Kilt - Number 1  
3.    • John and his Kilt - Number 2  
4.    • John and his Kilt - Number 3  

I have found Isaac Walter's videos and insight to be very useful:    / @isaacwalters5061  

Andy the Highlander has an entertaining and descriptive video here:    • How to wear a plaid!  

Fandabi Dozi's channel is also very interesting.    / fraperdave