Quote Originally Posted by Wompet View Post
Having said that - have you considered a four-yard box pleat, either self-made or made by M.A.C. Newsome? Half the yardage but everything you want from a kilt at a fraction of the cost of an eight-yard 'traditional.'
That's a really great suggestion... and check with him about the availability of the Angus tartan... I think you'll find he'll have the most complete info about the time/cost issues of having it woven. Don't discard that idea yet.