Odd selvedge

[BertMcG]

This is normal. As this fabric is usually single width only one selvedge is needed. The other long end of the fabric becomes the top where the fabric is cut to the length of the kilt.

Thanks Steve, yes I can see whats going on now but this is double width and I only have 5 yards so I will have to cut and join it. So for half the kilt that selvedge with the loose ends will still be there as the bottom edge so do you think it's still safe to cut them off?