Use a washable glue stick to hold the matched plaid together. Slipbasting holds matching stripes in place. Select a color of thread slightly darker than the main color in the plaid fabric. Thread appears darker on a spool than it actually is. Machine stitch at a slow to moderate speed to reduce slippage between the two pieces of fabric.
Plaids add an additional design dimension to many garments.
When sewing with plaids, avoid complicated fashions and let the plaid tell the story. Those extra minutes spent in matching plaids during layout and sewing will result in a garment with a professional look. Kenneth R. Bolen, Director of Cooperative Extension, University of Nebraska, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.