Fly plaid
Encyclopedia
A fly plaid is an added form of a pleat
ed cloth in the same tartan
as the kilt
, cast over the left shoulder
and fastened in front of the shoulder with a plaid brooch
. It is commonly worn during the evening, particularly for formal activities and other special events, such as weddings, dining, and other celebrations.
It can be a square piece of fringed tartan cloth anywhere from 36"X 36" up to 50"X 50", with the most common size being 40"X40". It is used as a modern alternative to the more traditional small or "Drummers Plaid" which belts around the waist
.
To wear the fly plaid, run the plaid through the left epaulet of the jacket
, if it has them, so the corner comes to about the level of the left nipple. The brooch should be the type with the standard pin on the back. The thick pin type is for the "full (piper's) plaid". It should be pinned through the jacket just below the left shoulder. The rest hangs down the back. The "drummer's plaid" is longer and tucked under the belt.
Pleat
A pleat is a type of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and securing it in place. It is commonly used in clothing and upholstery to gather a wide piece of fabric to a narrower circumference....
ed cloth in the same tartan
Tartan
Tartan is a pattern 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. Tartan is particularly associated with Scotland. Scottish kilts almost always have tartan patterns...
as the kilt
Kilt
The kilt is a knee-length garment with pleats at the rear, originating in the traditional dress of men and boys in the Scottish Highlands of the 16th century. Since the 19th century it has become associated with the wider culture of Scotland in general, or with Celtic heritage even more broadly...
, cast over the left shoulder
Shoulder
The human shoulder is made up of three bones: the clavicle , the scapula , and the humerus as well as associated muscles, ligaments and tendons. The articulations between the bones of the shoulder make up the shoulder joints. The major joint of the shoulder is the glenohumeral joint, which...
and fastened in front of the shoulder with a plaid brooch
Brooch
A brooch ; also known in ancient times as a fibula; is a decorative jewelry item designed to be attached to garments. It is usually made of metal, often silver or gold but sometimes bronze or some other material...
. It is commonly worn during the evening, particularly for formal activities and other special events, such as weddings, dining, and other celebrations.
It can be a square piece of fringed tartan cloth anywhere from 36"X 36" up to 50"X 50", with the most common size being 40"X40". It is used as a modern alternative to the more traditional small or "Drummers Plaid" which belts around the waist
Waist
The waist is the part of the abdomen between the rib cage and hips. On proportionate people, the waist is the narrowest part of the torso....
.
To wear the fly plaid, run the plaid through the left epaulet of the jacket
Jacket
A jacket is a hip- or waist-length garment for the upper body. A jacket typically has sleeves, and fastens in the front. A jacket is generally lighter, tighter-fitting, and less insulating than a coat, which is outerwear...
, if it has them, so the corner comes to about the level of the left nipple. The brooch should be the type with the standard pin on the back. The thick pin type is for the "full (piper's) plaid". It should be pinned through the jacket just below the left shoulder. The rest hangs down the back. The "drummer's plaid" is longer and tucked under the belt.
External links
- http://www.heritageofscotland.com/pictures/g-pic480dca1919638.jpg
- http://www.edinburghbagpipes.co.uk/images/fly_plaid_x.jpg
- http://scotweb-objects.com/images/items/sr_swhdr_fly_plaid.jpg