I posted this earlier in the DIY forum, but then realized it would probably be better here...Yeah, I'm a Newby!...

Holy cow this kilt making is addictive! I began my experimentation with making a kilt about a month ago (which brought me to this forum). I have since made 3 non-tartan kilts (using basic plaid paterns, from local Wal Mart). Most of the fabric that is available looks like miniature tartan - very small sett. I've looked all over for some fabric that has a larger sett and more "Tartan like", but no luck. As a matter of fact, tartan and/or plaid of any kind is fairly scarce.

Now I'm out of fabric, but I'm jonesing to make another. I'm still in my trial and error phase of kilt making so I'm not really ready for $15 per yard material. Can anyone point me in the right direction to purchase something a little more traditional at a discount price, or am I just out of luck? I am going to try my hand at an X-Kilt in plain fabric...but after that, what?

Tim