source for Harris Tweed: anyone bought from here?

[jhockin]

I've finally found a possible source, for tweed yardage ( Harris Tweed, from "Harris Tweed textiles"- on-line) and wondering if anyone has had experience with their fabric/tweed?

http://www.harris-tweed.co.uk/index.htm

if so: is the selvage good enough for a 'kilting selvage', or did you have to hem it?

thanks, in advance, for your tips

[Paul Henry]

That company is on my wish list at the moment, I haven't so far bought from them, but on other harris fabrics the selvedge isn't perfect, so I ended up hemming the ones I worked with.
The problem is just that the tweed is a thicker cloth so the hem has to be done carefully so that it isn't too obvious and bulky, but it can be done and look good.

I suspect if you ask them they would understand why you need a good edge and they might be able to help, it's worth try!

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I've tried buying from them but I haven't been able to get them to answer my emails. Good luck!

[jhockin]

Thanks! both Paul & Matt.
Gordon ( @ Fraser & Kirkbright) was kind enough to tell me that the 310/340 g/mt weight, for the 'single width' (71/71 cm), "translates" to about 17 oz. , which would be just fine, for making either kilts or jackets ( I think).
great price too!
Hoping for someone to say they have actually bought Tweed from this website, and liked it!

[HeathBar]

Those prices do seem nice. You could try to order swatches. They were 1.50 GBP each and the shipping was 2.50 GBP. Its done through paypal, so I guess its a safe transaction.

[jhockin]

well: I DID get an email reply ( from an Ann MacCallum/ ann@harris-tweed.co.uk) ( apparently they are closed on Fridays, which is do doubt why there was no answer to the phone call I made & she is 'off island').
I have ordered swatches, in all three weights ( "standard" which I figure is about 18 oz.; "lightweight" , which I calculate to be about 16 oz.; and "featherweight", which Ann informs me: "would be ideal for a kilt ( a designer on the island and one in Edinburgh both use HT in their kilts very successfully.), also for Jacket and Vest.".
I will post a review, in future, once I have ordered & received actual yardage.

[scotchmaster]

Questions: Did you receive the swatches? What do you think? Whisch color did you go with?