Frugal Corner: A REVIEW

**Bob C** · 6th June 07, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC

You as a vendor of another persons product don't know what your fabric weighs so I asked someone who can tell me.

THAT seemed unnecessarily snotty.

**Kilted-Marine** · 6th June 07, 03:13 PM

you know when you go to arby's and order a sandwich they always weigh it out on the scale.. i just had a mental picture or some fabric shop laying tartan material on a small scale.

I will take a royal stewart in 16 oz with a side of 13 oz black watch.

**beloitpiper** · 6th June 07, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by FrugalCorner

Wizard - I was not trying to be defensive. I was just being tongue in cheek about The Kilt Police.

I am not sure that your statement "You as a vendor of another persons product don't know what your fabric weighs so I asked someone who can tell me. I don't think that should not be a reason for you to be upset." is a fair assessment or comment.

Also your suggestion to weigh a completed kilt - with metal buckles/ leather straps/thread/ lining IS NOT going to tell you its true weight per yard is. unless you use:

Total Weight -(3 Metal buckles + 3 leather straps+Thread Used+ lining)=MTW (Material total weight)

Now tear the kilt apart and measure the material. Divide MTW by Yardage

You now have the true weight per yard..... and a really messed up kilt.

another way would be to ask a few of the folks in here that have purchased yardage to weigh it and tell you the true weight.

I don't think the lining, buckles, straps and thread is really going to have that much of an impact on the weight...

**The Wizard of BC** · 6th June 07, 03:31 PM

I'm going to refrain from any further posts on this thread. I will not get into a pissing contest with anyone here.

If anyone has any heartburn with what I have posted you may PM me, e-mail me at steve@freedomkilts.com or call me on my personal cell, no. (250)889-0289.

I actually do weigh the fabric I receive in my shop and verify that, to what is advertised.

I also know how much thread is used for a kilt, how many buttons or straps are on each kilt, and what my packaging materials weigh. That's how I keep track of the actual cost of my kilts and how I control the retail price.

I'll make you a deal. Order one of my kilts, Tell me the Measurements, Model, & options you want and I'll post here what your kilt will weigh when you receive it. If I'm off by more that 3 oz. either way I'll refund your purchase price and the kilt is yours for free.

**ChattanCat** · 6th June 07, 04:04 PM

Now, now, I guess I missed something... It is important to the kiltmaker and kilt wearer, what the type of material is, 10 oz, 16 oz. I would like to know... Frugal corner, you have good prices but to a kilt maker you will have to pass the other kiltmakers on this forum. I feel it is all good to understand the process and materials of kilts. Being a newbie, I am always interested in learning and hope you can contribute to the knowledge.

**Kilted-Marine** · 6th June 07, 04:24 PM

ChattanCat

we have two weights of kilts 13 oz and 16 oz. there is a better explanation and answers to questions at

Questions about kilts from Frugal Corner

**emolas** · 6th June 07, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by FrugalCorner

you know when you go to arby's and order a sandwich they always weigh it out on the scale.. i just had a mental picture or some fabric shop laying tartan material on a small scale.

I will take a royal stewart in 16 oz with a side of 13 oz black watch.

ROFL, I got the same mental picture!

**emolas** · 6th June 07, 05:16 PM

For those of us that don't know, what exactly does the weight mean? Is it how much 1 sq yard weighs or is it 1 yd of kilt width or is it the weight of a spool of yarn or what?

**ChattanCat** · 6th June 07, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by FrugalCorner

ChattanCat

we have two weights of kilts 13 oz and 16 oz. there is a better explanation and answers to questions at

Questions about kilts from Frugal Corner

Yes, I remember the thread... still I hope you can contribute to my understanding of making of the kilt and to others who may be interested.

cc

**Casper** · 6th June 07, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by emolas

For those of us that don't know, what exactly does the weight mean? Is it how much 1 sq yard weighs or is it 1 yd of kilt width or is it the weight of a spool of yarn or what?

If I recall, its weight per yard, double width (is it 52"?).

If that's correct, then its the weight of a 36"x52" section of material.