Differences in Mills?

[Captain]

I had no idea any of the mills were on this forum. Thanks for the input Gordon, that certainly cleared up some questions. I personally like the one from Strathmore, but my wife loves the baby blue that Gordan and those at F&K wove. So the question is, Gordon, what would it cost to get three meters/yards of that in double width cloth (or I guess six in single width) if my wife ever decides to get herself a kilted skirt? Also, if kilted skirts take less fabric than a kilt, someone correct me now!

[Gordon]

Captain,

sorry, we would not be able to supply 3-6 metres, as we have a 30 metre minimum for custom tartans.
also (more importantly) I am led to believe (by the clan chief) that this is a restricted tartan and that you are required to buy it through the clan association.

Gordon

[way2fractious]

Also, if kilted skirts take less fabric than a kilt, someone correct me now!

The commercially made kilted skirts I've seen are 1) the lighter weight material, 2) the pleats are larger (wider) than a knife pleated kilt, and 3) the pleats are shallower, usually such that they do not overlap each other. Therefore, they are not pleated to a stripe or to the sett.

A custom made kilted skirt, however, can be constructed to the desires of the maker or the commissioner.