Okay .. I have a huge piece of Mackay Weathered tartan that my Grandfather (Douglas Mackay) left me about 20 years ago. It is wool, and I am guessing the fabric weight at 13 oz (based on comparison kilts in the closet), but am not sure on this.

The fabric is 54/55 inches wide, and just under 4 yards long. I don't know why he had it, but do have a picture of him at an OSC (Order of Scottish Clans) meeting and it looks like the head table is covered with this piece of tartan. That picture was taken in 1952, so you can tell that the wool is over 50 years old, but is in fantastic condition (kept in a cedar chest for a majority of it's life).

Now the question ... can a decent kilt be made from this? I have used this fabric in the past, without alteration, to make a "Great Kilt', and that looked fine. But since I discovered Xmarks, I was curious as too see if it cannot be utilized in a more formal manner.

And of course the follow up .. If it can be made into a Kilt, can someone recommend a kilt maker who would take this on?

Thanks for any advice...

Brian Mackay -
"Manu Forti'