A FANTASTIC deal on regimental Black Watch fabric surplus

[NorCalPiper]

Hey Gang-
Just a heads up for all of you who want to pick up some really excellent tartan fabric. One of the contractors that made kilts for the Black Watch is auctioning off the material since its not being used anymore. I just bought a bunch, but there is TONS left over. This surely wont last at these prices (13.50£ per DW meter!!) Here's the link-

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ht_1166wt_1029

[WClarkB]

Hey Gang-
Just a heads up for all of you who want to pick up some really excellent tartan fabric. One of the contractors that made kilts for the Black Watch is auctioning off the material since its not being used anymore. I just bought a bunch, but there is TONS left over. This surely wont last at these prices (13.50£ per DW meter!!) Here's the link-

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ht_1166wt_1029

I just got 7 yrds; should help me in the pursuit of the flawless kilt

[Woodsheal]

Since this is 56" wide, only 4 yards would be needed for a kilt, correct?

[cloves]

i wonder if any xmarkers would want to go in on a bunch to save on shipping???

[joecool]

Thanks for the link! I just bought 4 meters! It will be a little while until I get around to making the kilt but that was such a great price I couldn't pass it up!
And yes, Woodsheal, since it is double wide fabric and a yard is just a little less than a meter, 4 meters should be enough to make a nice kilt (depending on your waste size).

[slohairt]

Thanks for the link! I just bought 4 meters! It will be a little while until I get around to making the kilt but that was such a great price I couldn't pass it up!
And yes, Woodsheal, since it is double wide fabric and a yard is just a little less than a meter, 4 meters should be enough to make a nice kilt (depending on your waste size).

Here's something you all may want to consider. As mentioned by ForresterModern, the House of Edgar is one of two weavers who offer regimental weight cloth. (The other is Robert Noble.) The House of Edgar sells it in double-width and single width. This 'single-width' however, is not like the actual single offered in their other ranges; it is really the double-width cut in half lengthwise. This is because, according to their in-house kiltmakers, "it is too thick to make a good join." I myself have always ordered the "single-width" whenever I've used this weight simply because I don't like making a join if I don't have to. So, I've never bothered to try to join it.

Maybe some other kiltmakers have successfully joined this fabric? Please chime in.

[WClarkB]

Here's something you all may want to consider. As mentioned by ForresterModern, the House of Edgar is one of two weavers who offer regimental weight cloth. (The other is Robert Noble.) The House of Edgar sells it in double-width and single width. This 'single-width' however, is not like the actual single offered in their other ranges; it is really the double-width cut in half lengthwise. This is because, according to their in-house kiltmakers, "it is too thick to make a good join." I myself have always ordered the "single-width" whenever I've used this weight simply because I don't like making a join if I don't have to. So, I've never bothered to try to join it.

Maybe some other kiltmakers have successfully joined this fabric? Please chime in.

Very interesting point !
I had figured to use my 7 yds as: 4 yds --> kilt; 2 yds--> araisaid for the lady; 1yd for a fly

I may have to reconsider: 7yds of "single width" for a kilt and use the second to make a kilt for my twin brother\
ah me

[Spc. Scott]

That would be correct Woodsheal. I'm hoping there is a bit left (2 or 3 yards or so) come next Thursday.

[ForresterModern]

Just pulled the trigger on 5 meters myself. Watchout if you are here in the States, as shipping is close to $30, so remember to figure that into your calculations on price overall.

4m ought to be enough for myself to get a kilt made, and the fifth should do nicely for my son to get one that fits again.

Thanks for the heads up Josh.

jeff

[chasem]

Thanks for the heads up. Ordered 4 meters