Quote Originally Posted by alhrensblade View Post
...I actually had never thought of checking ebay for fabric.

I've already bought the canvas (and it couldn't hurt to get some more practice in before buying 'nice' fabric- going to try a wider apron this time, the one I've got feels too narrow, and the first kilt made me update my measurements a bit) but that's actually a damn nice price on some of the stuff I'm seeing... what sort of weight would I be looking for, specifically- I know 16oz tartan is what's used for "traditional" kilts, but where does, say, 11oz compare?
11 ounce would work, though it'd be marginal. I'd prefer to see 13 ounce, or mediumweight. Suiting weight is definitely too light. 11 ounce does OK for a 6+ yard knife pleat (I've made two) , but remember that this is only 4 yards. You want some weight.