Found possible material for a great kilt

[Pleater]

The lightweight suiting fabric is not the right sort of material, you need something with a bit of body to it for any sort of kilt. The Lycra content might be a bit problematic - I have a kilt with Lycra content and it rustles as I walk.

The edges of the fabric - which will be top and bottom for a great kilt, might not be authentic, having a sturdy cord of man made fibre involved in it as reinforcement and locking the weft threads.

You can remove it, which is fiddly but very satisfying if it offends you to have it there. Often it is a contrasting colour and can be rather obtrusive. Other options are to make a rolled edge and hide it out of sight.

I don't believe that you want a Braveheart kilt but a proper great kilt - the Braveheart kilts are small kilts.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[Raymond]

The lightweight suiting fabric is not the right sort of material, you need something with a bit of body to it for any sort of kilt. The Lycra content might be a bit problematic - I have a kilt with Lycra content and it rustles as I walk.

Well it is looking like the following is what I will take...

Charcoal, Black & Sterling Muted Plaid Wool Outerwear Fabric Suitable for Capes, Shawls & Jackets 80% Wool 20%
https://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/p...laid-outerwear

I don't believe that you want a Braveheart kilt but a proper great kilt - the Braveheart kilts are small kilts.

Here is what I mean... ( I like this guy, he is funny but has good videos) You gotta hand pleat it then lay down and strap it on.



Let me know what you think of the fabric - it isn't real tartan, but it is cheap and kinda work. Good enough to practice and run around the house in.

Ray