Through a Canadian on-line site called "kijiji" (similar I believe to Craigs List in the U.S.), I managed to purchase some MacDougall tartan fabric from someone in a different part of the country. It was only $50 so I didn't bother to ask how much there was, what weight or type it was, I was just thrilled to find it.

When the package arrived it turns out it is approximately 4.5 metres of 16 oz. of MacDougall Ancient. I'm told that such material would cost several hundred dollars at retail so I am feeling very fortunate and I want to make sure that I put the fabric to very good use.

I understand that this is not enough material to make a traditional knife-pleated kilt for me (I am 6' tall, 35" waist) but I am wondering whether this is enough to make a military box pleated kilt?

If not, any suggestions on other uses?