I made this kilt http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=31841 from the most damaged selvedge side of a 8 meter length. I personally think it turned out great. If I could buy other tartans with damaged selvedge for less than $20 per meter, I'd have a room full. I had the same twangs of jealousy when I heard that others got some without visible damage. I cut off over two inches to get around some of the big bites taken out of my piece. Turning it into a kilt for about $60 in materials makes it all good.