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28th November 12, 04:49 PM
#7
 Originally Posted by piperdbh
It were meself who posted that link, Bren, and I have tweed from both weavers in this thread, and I can tell you they're the same weight. Butt of Lewis Textiles only produces single width, whereas Harris Tweed and Knitwear produces double-width. For kiltmaking, the selvedge can be used just as with a tartan kilt, but if the fabric is herringbone, the Vs will point sideways, not up and down. Talk to your kiltmaker if this is a concern.
edited to add: No, I haven't found a better price, and I searched for several months before I bought some yardage from Butt of Lewis, which in actual fact is one man, Callum Maclean, who weaves and sells the tweed.
Yes! I remember now! Thank you for posting it, Piperdbh.
The Official [BREN]
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