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    Would this be a suitable kilting material?

    To the rabble:

    This caught my eye, I don't know why.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/100-WOOL-COATING...QQcmdZViewItem

    If my conversions are right, it should be about 17 ounces, and it does list a "firm, solid finish."

    Am I just being goofy again?

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    If the conversion is correct . . .
    It SHOULD be. Matt is the expert on the forum on that (he actually MAKES kilts in that kind of stuff-> it is still theoretical for me).

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    I wouldn't say goofy, just thinking properly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MacWage View Post
    If the conversion is correct . . .
    It SHOULD be. Matt is the expert on the forum on that (he actually MAKES kilts in that kind of stuff-> it is still theoretical for me).
    I was kind of hoping that this would catch Matt's eye . . . as soon as he's done sewing up the kilt I ordered from him!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arlen View Post
    And where is this place on ebay? I would really like to know.
    Quote Originally Posted by Kid Cossack View Post
    Oh and I'll echo Arlen's inquiry into that e-bay seller, too!

    Here is a link to one of his auctions that ends tomorrow. And Arlen, He's in Scotland so you wouldn't have to pay duty. Where else can you get 16-oz Lochcarron cloth for 8 GBP? Matt Newsome has confirmed that this is the real deal and ordered some himself.

    He currently has 6 tartans up INCLUDING THE USMC LEATHERNECK in 16-oz wool.

    Happy drooling
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    Beware, the herringbone pattern usually goes sideways making it necessary to piece several pieces together.
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    Quote Originally Posted by turpin View Post
    Here is a link to one of his auctions that ends tomorrow. And Arlen, He's in Scotland so you wouldn't have to pay duty. Where else can you get 16-oz Lochcarron cloth for 8 GBP? Matt Newsome has confirmed that this is the real deal and ordered some himself.

    He currently has 6 tartans up INCLUDING THE USMC LEATHERNECK in 16-oz wool.

    Happy drooling
    Unfortunately, as I recall, this is one of those British Ebay sellers who charges an extraordinary amount for shipping to the US.

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    Are you looking specifically for non-tartan kilt material? There is a vender on ebay who lists tartan at great prices. I picked up a ton of 18 oz regulation Gordon Tartan (Nobles) and 10 meters of 16 oz MacDonald of Sleat (Lochcarron) for about $30 a meter, including shipping from Scotland and customs fees. That's hard to beat. I paid almost that much per meter for the damaged x-marks tartan I bought from F&K.
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    Quote Originally Posted by turpin View Post
    Are you looking specifically for non-tartan kilt material? There is a vender on ebay who lists tartan at great prices. I picked up a ton of 18 oz regulation Gordon Tartan (Nobles) and 10 meters of 16 oz MacDonald of Sleat (Lochcarron) for about $30 a meter, including shipping from Scotland and customs fees. That's hard to beat. I paid almost that much per meter for the damaged x-marks tartan I bought from F&K.
    And where is this place on ebay? I would really like to know.

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    Quote Originally Posted by turpin View Post
    Are you looking specifically for non-tartan kilt material? There is a vender on ebay who lists tartan at great prices. I picked up a ton of 18 oz regulation Gordon Tartan (Nobles) and 10 meters of 16 oz MacDonald of Sleat (Lochcarron) for about $30 a meter, including shipping from Scotland and customs fees. That's hard to beat. I paid almost that much per meter for the damaged x-marks tartan I bought from F&K.
    Yeah, I was looking for a non-tartan. It could be my perversity (as mentioned in the evolutionary post), but a part of it is some long term planning to try my hand at sewing up a kilt. Reading over Barb's book last night, it just seemed that it would be some bit simpler to start off with a non-patterned material (or as Barb phrased it, "self-colored") for a first kilt.

    Oh and I'll echo Arlen's inquiry into that e-bay seller, too!
    Last edited by Kid Cossack; 17th June 07 at 06:16 AM. Reason: Added an additional question I didn't want to pad post count for!

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