Fabric: A question.

[Pleater]

I'm afraid the answer is - as usual - it depends.

If the fabric is woven from fine threads it could look as though you are wearing a tablecloth.

For a cheaper option it might be better to go for a wool blend as they are made to look more like woollen fabrics, also they tend to be woven 60 inches wide rather than the 54 inches of all wool fabrics, so it covers more for a larger man.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[Micah]

I don't know your budget limitations but you can generally pick up
some p/v material for about $20.00 a yard in double width.
much nicer material.

[MacLowlife]

Saying a fabric is cotton is a little like saying a metal object is aluminum. Is it aluminum like your truck tool box or is it aluminum like a Budweiser can? Cotton denim or canvas might work for a great kilt, but cotton lawn or oxford cloth probably wouldn't. And there are a hundred other all cotton fabrics in between. The good news is Black Watch gets woven in lots and lots of weights and blends Can you get a sample? Does the seller use words like blanket or coat-weight? If you order a few yards, can you get more? Be sure to use the SEARCH function to see discussions of the best length of fabric for pleating the Great Kilt. You may be able to afford better fabric than you think.

The Great thing about a Great Kilt is that you can always reconfigure the fabric into something else later on. I know you said your means are limited, but should you purchase some fabric that turns out to be unsuitable, you can probably sell it again. Just don't count on getting ALL of your money back in a hurry.

[Nathan S]

Thanks,
I went to a local store that sells discount fabrics and bought some grey/white plaid fabric that Im planning on using as a practice dummy to figure out on how to build a more modern kilt,similar to the popular X-Kilt I have seen on this forum site. It not heavy quality by hopelly I can get enough practise in that I can make one for work by mid-March.
What are some online sites that sell reasonable fabrics if I may ask, I am still planning on making a Belted Plaid for May,
There is a Renesaince Faire here in Oklahoma that I planning on attending this May