The Great Kilt- How to wear a Fèileadh Mòr.

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One of the most versatile pieces of equipment from yesteryear. The Great Kilt is a blanket/ survival system you can wear.
This video covers just one of the numerous ways to wrap a Fèileadh Mòr. It is also a chance for Mr. Northwind to show off some of his Highland kit.
Grab some porridge, sit back, and enjoy 20 min of the world greatest garment.
#alaska #wool #kilt #wooland #greatkilt #scotland #highlander
Musical credit:
"The Mist Covered Mountains"
performed by the Pipe Band of the
United States Air Force Reserve Band.
Track 4 from Glorious Past,
Boundless Future
(2002).
Source www.music.af.m...

[@whiskeyvictor5703]

Bunny needs a wee kiltie! 😁

[@northwindhomestead907]

He is a boy

[@Jellyforge]

Loved this video. Got my first all wool great kilt recently and this is the most detailed video I’ve seen since I really started looking at how to really make it look nice.

[@northwindhomestead907]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I had a great time making it.

[@rockymountainmcnair7578]

Thank you. Well done Brother.

[@northwindhomestead907]

Very welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@nuiwai5402]

WOW you look fantastic!

[@northwindhomestead907]

Thank you so much

[@kiltedpatriotatheart]

Great video!

[@northwindhomestead907]

Thanks.

[@michaelrobinson894]

Love this video. What is the footwear?

[@northwindhomestead907]

Steger Mukluks.

[@northwindhomestead907]

Amazingly comfortable.

[@plainsimple442]

I heard that they laid it on a table to pleat and put on.

[@northwindhomestead907]

I'll have to give that a try.

[@Time_Lord_Council]

I really like the way you fastened the upper part of the kilt to itself on the shoulder! Would a shorter boot lace work well to secure it before putting the brooch over the whole thing? I don't like putting unnecessary holes in clothing either.

[@northwindhomestead907]

I had a shorter one but right before filming that scene I realized I lost it. This piece was in my scrap bin and I was to task focused to cut it.

[@Time_Lord_Council]

@@northwindhomestead907 Gotcha. I'm just trying to figure out what I have to work with when my great kilt arrives. I ordered one a couple of days ago, along with a plaid brooch and flashes, and I'm just doing all the research I can on various ways to wear it.

[@northwindhomestead907]

Oooooooo. I remember that anticipation. What tartan did you get? Where did you get it? I didn't go with flashes for the GK, I've been using garter ties. I felt they might be a bit more period appropriate. However, after using them for a while I really appreciate the ability to make them a tight or loose as desired. Have fun learning. I have photos of the first time I put the GK on. It was so bad. The more you wear it the verte it'll look. Thanks for watching.

[@northwindhomestead907]

Looking back at your original comment about the boot lace I thought of something. The piece of leather in using is unfinished and rough. The friction from leather in this condition helps hold the knot without having to tighten it aggressively. Not sure what boot lace you have but it might not offer this advantage. Leather cord like I'm using is super cheap. You can find it at Tandy leather or on Amazon. The boot lace might work fine or it might not, only experimentation will tell.

[@Time_Lord_Council]

@@northwindhomestead907 Cheers! Yeah, I might buy some garter ties for a Highland wedding if my eventual bride approves it. I realise it's a bit anachronistic, but I got one from Scottish Kilt Shop (the only site I can really afford) in Clan Maxwell because my mum's family is a sept of theirs. I trust SKS's great kilts more than their modern kilts because I can pleat it myself with no sewing.

[@twrecks9119]

Where do you get such a long shirt?

[@northwindhomestead907]

It's from Townsend. Their 18th century linen work shirt.

[@larry6747]

12 ells is 6 yards

[@northwindhomestead907]

Ells?

[@larry6747]

@@northwindhomestead907 18" a half yard

[@larry6747]

Conventionally the length between the point of your elbow, arm crooked to form an 'L", and the first knuckle of your middle finger.

[@northwindhomestead907]

@@larry6747 similar to a cubit

[@taylorkosman7312]

Hmm so you only used about 3 yds of fabric? I believe you said 15 ft of fabric. I bought 5 yds thinking that’s what I needed 😂 far prefer the smaller amount especially with a cleaner look.

[@taylorkosman7312]

Also… EDC sporran is the best thing I’ve heard all year. I would love the details on that for my own highland wear.

[@northwindhomestead907]

I think it's 5 yards. Or close to it. Right about 15 feet, whatever that is in meters.

[@northwindhomestead907]

Thanks, I made it myself. I have been working on a how to video for it, still looking for a client to customize it for.