Quote Originally Posted by al'
Bear et al. Keep up the good work. You will find that perfect product which will put the trad. kilt makers to shame. Then EVERYONE will buy them and you'll make pots of dosh. When that happens, the beer is on you!

Al
Al'
I might just have that very design.
I just received my first batch of worsted marino wool from a local weaver. It's the Maple Leaf tartan.
It's selvedged very nicely and refuses to crease, even a little bit.
I'm going to make it in an 8 yard Classic Cut or a 6 yard Grizzly Cut. (The Grizzly Cut needs more fabric for the doubled front apron.) I'm tempted to go for the Grizzly Cut because the apron fringes will be much fuller with wool and the double rows of fringing will look awesome!
The way this stuff flows over the hand, it's got to make a very comfortable kilt. Combined with my 'tapered in the waistband' styles, it might just be the most comfortable kilt around. That's the goal, anyway. Bear Kilts has always been first and foremost about comfort.
I can't wait to see what an 8 yard wool Bear Kilt feels like. If I have it done in time for Kilts Night, I might just take it outside for a spin and see how the pleats rise.