Kilt

Use cold water and a gentle wash cycle to keep jumpers, skirts, and slacks from fading and looking worn. Try Green Good Housekeeping Seal-holder Tide Coldwater liquid laundry detergent to get these garments their cleanest in low water temperatures. Pour it directly on stains, too, for better removal results. Can you wash school skirts? If […]

Fold the fabric over to the middle line and pin to secure it. Find the center line of your pleat and bring the fabric that you are pinching over to this line. Press down along the folded edge to make it even with the center line. Insert a pin near the top edge of the […]

Drying: Do not tumble dry or iron this item as it will cause the fibres to melt. Lay it flat to dry. Can I put school uniform in the dryer? Tumble-drying If you choose to tumble-dry your kids’ school uniforms, use a low heat and the shortest possible cycle to avoid shrinkage. It’s best to […]

Shirts and socks need to be washed each time you have worn them. Shorts, jackets, pants, skirts and dresses need a wash once a week. Hang your clothes to dry, or lay them flat on a clothes horse. To dry, hang or lay flat are always your best options to keep your clothes looking their […]

Add 1/4 cup laundry detergent and one cup of baking soda, then soak the uniform for at least one hour or overnight. You can also use the prewash cycle if your machine has one; this can help remove surface dirt before the uniform goes through a full wash. What is the best way to wash […]

Though both came from the same source, Scottish Gaelic and Irish Gaelic are very distinct from each other. There’s some argument about whether they are different dialects of the same language or different languages altogether, but the fact is — they sound very different. Each nation has its own dialect and vocabulary. Can Irish speakers […]

Back length: measure from the nape of the neck (where the top of your shirt sits) to an inch-and-a-half below where the top of your kilt sits. We use this, the sleeve length and your height to work out a proportional back length for the jacket. How are Prince coats measured? Measuring: Made to Measure […]

The belted plaid or the breacan-an-feileadh (pr: BRE-kan an Feelay) . . . the great kilt, appears to have been the characteristic dress of the Highlander from the late sixteenth century onwards and had probably been worn for quite some time before that over the saffron tunic – the main article of clothing worn by […]

The correct method of wearing Ladies Sashes The sash is worn over the right shoulder, across the breast and secured by a brooch on the right shoulder. The sash is worn over the left shoulder, across the right breast and secured with a brooch on the left shoulder. Which side do you wear a Scottish […]

There’s no specific side you should wear your Brooch on, and they can be worn by ladies and men. They can be worn decoratively on a piece of clothing or can be used to fasten clothing together. Where is the Tara Brooch kept? the national museum of IrelandDating back to around 700AD, the Tara Brooch […]

Cross stitch, also known as the catch stitch, is a hand sewing technique typically used for hemming garments or tacking interfacing and other fabrics to one another. What machine stitch is best for hemming? The blind-hem stitch is primarily used for hemming curtains, trousers, skirts, etc. Directions: 1. First finish the raw edge. What kind […]

A plain dark suit or sport coat perhaps in navy or charcoal will work best with a bold pattern tartan tie. If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, these garments can also incorporate subtle patterns of their own though remember that balance is key. What Colours go well with tartan? Opt for dark palettes in […]

Tartan (Scottish Gaelic: breacan [ˈpɾʲɛxkən]) is a patterned cloth consisting of criss-crossed, horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. Tartans originated in woven wool, but now they are made in many other materials. What fabric is Scotland known for? tartanCommonly associated with Scotland, tartan is a woven cloth consisting of interlacing threads creating a pattern. […]

wool. Tartan is a pattern, woven with colored threads, crossing at right angles. Tartan fabrics are usually made of wool. It is a great choice for stylish suits, dresses and skirts. The pattern is traditional for Scotland. Is tartan a polyester? Polyviscose Tartan fabric is a fabric made from a blend of polyester and viscose, […]

Tartan is often called “plaid” (particularly in North America), but in Scotland, a plaid is a large piece of tartan cloth, worn as a type of kilt or large shawl. The term plaid is also used in Scotland for an ordinary blanket such as one would have on a bed. What type of fabric is […]

Tartan is a piece of woven cloth (historically made from wool) that is made up of brightly coloured stripes, arranged in patterns known as ‘setts’. These intersect each other to form colourful checks. Historians say that Celts have woven plaid (tartan) cloth for thousands of years. What material is tartan made of? woolTartan is a […]

translated from. This invention relates to golfing apparel, more particularly, to shoe lace flaps that attach to the laces of golf shoes to give the golf shoes a “retro” appearance and to provide storage for golf tees and/or golf ball markers. Why do golf shoes have flaps? The shoe type refers to the fringe leather […]

brogue. The brogue (derived from the Gaeilge bróg (Irish), and the Gaelic bròg (Scottish) for “shoe”) is a style of low-heeled shoe or boot traditionally characterised by multiple-piece, sturdy leather uppers with decorative perforations (or “broguing”) and serration along the pieces’ visible edges. What are kilt shoes called? Ghillie BrogueThe Traditional kilt shoe is the […]

I find Scottish music to be richer in terms of quality and variety of melody. Irish tends to be more driving rhythmically. Scottish ballads are also richer and have better lyrics than Irish. Scottish bands tend to do more arranging when they record, whereas Irish bands tend to play as they do in sessions. What […]

Brought to the United States over one hundred and fifty years ago by the Scottish immigrants, the bagpipe has become a symbol of mourning for fallen heroes, especially firefighters and policemen. Are bagpipes evil? To the dissenter’s eyes, bagpipes are evil to the extent of being anti-Christian. The essence of all evil is enshrined in […]