How to make tartan garter flashes

[@alexanderfoster5497]

Hi Robert MacDonald, May I ask, how long is the drop/height of these flashes please? Thank you.

[@robertmacdonaldbespokekilt3063]

I usually make them the width of the turned-down part of the stocking (so that the elastic or cloth strip is tucked up against the fold, say the width of your palm) and then the same length again for the visible part of the flash, unless the particular regimental tradition would have it otherwise.

[@deanward3445]

How do I get ahold of you you for possible purchase. Some reason I’m getting fro your web site of 2020.

[@robertmacdonaldbespokekilt3063]

you can contact me at info(at)westcoastkilts(dot)com

[@williamrippey]

What tartan is that, that you are using in the video. Thanks

[@robertmacdonaldbespokekilt3063]

it's the "Hughes USA' tartan with the yellow replaced with grey: dcdalgliesh.co.uk/fabric/508669

[@jodiemarx2629]

How long should the flashes be? Thank you, Jodie Marx, Tucson, Arizona

[@robertmacdonaldbespokekilt3063]

"what ever length you like" is the honest answer, but I tend to make them about a hand's width (+/-4"), or roughly a quarter of the distance from the top of the hose to the ankle.

[@jodiemarx2629]

@@robertmacdonaldbespokekilt3063 thank you just making final touches on my gear before bagpipe school in Flagstaff, Arizona.