Scottish Pleated Kilt Tag

Traditional highland kilt is represented in dimension

with pairs of pleats on each side of center, 

centered within a scalloped frame. 

Other details include layered sporran suspended from cords, 

belt that attaches across top of kilt,

 and wraps at sides, buckle. 

Tag base has straight edges, with ribbon slot at top, 

and measures approx. 3.5” wide x 5” tall. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:

A tag front (with added 2 layers for strength as desired)

B ribbon slot reinforcement ring

C scalloped frame   D contrast panel for frame

E pleated (perforated) skirt panel

F kilt belt with tiny buckle shape

G sporran assembly: base with "chain" extensions,

stylized cantle medallion and circle accent

2. If using multiple main tag base layers,

position and attach these together, matching

all cut edges as precisely as possible.

Press under a heavy flat weight until completely dry.

3. Position and attach slot reinforcement ring.

4. Prepare accent frame by positioning the contrast

panel behind the frame . . . 

. . . with panel straight edges offset evenly in

from frame's scallop edges on all sides.

5. Position the frame on tag base front,

centering side to side, then gauging space between

side edges and frame, and matching that margin

at bottom, then attach in place.

6. Prepare the sporran assembly by layering

the shapes from bottom upward as shown

in this column . . .

. . . with punch holes aligned, to become this unit.

Insert a tiny contrast brad through the hole as accent.

7. Prepare the kilt skirt shape by bending the perforation

lines as mountain or valley folds as shown

(working in from sides: valley, mountain, valley, mountain).

8. Fold the pleats to condense the kilt shape,

then apply glue under the pleat folds within 1/8" of top,

(repeat along backside, also) and apply pressure

until pleats are secure.

9. Center the belt shape along the top of kilt pleats,

with belt top edge approx. scant 1/8" above pleats

top cut edge and attach in place.

Bend the side ends of belt back . . .

. . . and glue in place on kilt backside.

10. Position the sporran unit on front of kilt with

"chain" ends aligned at top edge edges as shown,

and attach in place.

Position and attach buckle shape centered

on belt shape.

11. Position and attach the assembled kilt

within the frame, applying adhesive along top/belt

edges and kilt side edges only, allowing

the dimensionality of pleating to remain.

12. Arrange and attach ribbon and twine-tied 

cockade as desired.