A FANTASTIC deal on regimental Black Watch fabric surplus

**Standard** · 9th November 09, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by Galician

Thanks all. I finally figured out how to let the seller fill in the S&H. For six meters, I was given a quote of 35 pounds. A bit more than I had hoped, but seems reasonable from what I'm reading here.

I sent them an email and received word back that my 4 meters would ship for 30 pounds to the USA. When I went back into EBay to pay they had already filled out the postage amount for me.

**slohairt** · 9th November 09, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by joecool

Thanks for the link! I just bought 4 meters! It will be a little while until I get around to making the kilt but that was such a great price I couldn't pass it up!
And yes, Woodsheal, since it is double wide fabric and a yard is just a little less than a meter, 4 meters should be enough to make a nice kilt (depending on your waste size).

Here's something you all may want to consider. As mentioned by ForresterModern, the House of Edgar is one of two weavers who offer regimental weight cloth. (The other is Robert Noble.) The House of Edgar sells it in double-width and single width. This 'single-width' however, is not like the actual single offered in their other ranges; it is really the double-width cut in half lengthwise. This is because, according to their in-house kiltmakers, "it is too thick to make a good join." I myself have always ordered the "single-width" whenever I've used this weight simply because I don't like making a join if I don't have to. So, I've never bothered to try to join it.

Maybe some other kiltmakers have successfully joined this fabric? Please chime in.

**Hothir Ethelnor** · 10th November 09, 08:51 PM

I ordered 4 meters and thought afterwards that with that weight of fabric it might be a good idea to make a 4 yard box pleat... or two...

**WClarkB** · 10th November 09, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by slohairt

Here's something you all may want to consider. As mentioned by ForresterModern, the House of Edgar is one of two weavers who offer regimental weight cloth. (The other is Robert Noble.) The House of Edgar sells it in double-width and single width. This 'single-width' however, is not like the actual single offered in their other ranges; it is really the double-width cut in half lengthwise. This is because, according to their in-house kiltmakers, "it is too thick to make a good join." I myself have always ordered the "single-width" whenever I've used this weight simply because I don't like making a join if I don't have to. So, I've never bothered to try to join it.

Maybe some other kiltmakers have successfully joined this fabric? Please chime in.

Very interesting point !
I had figured to use my 7 yds as: 4 yds --> kilt; 2 yds--> araisaid for the lady; 1yd for a fly

I may have to reconsider: 7yds of "single width" for a kilt and use the second to make a kilt for my twin brother\
ah me

**Hothir Ethelnor** · 11th November 09, 05:40 PM

I'm jonesing a bit for the fabric now...

Has anyone recieved a shipment or heard further from the seller?

I haven't recieved a tracking number or a confirmation of sale besides my paypal reciept. This is normal for many sellers, any info?

**joecool** · 11th November 09, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by Hothir Ethelnor

I'm jonesing a bit for the fabric now...

Has anyone recieved a shipment or heard further from the seller?

I haven't recieved a tracking number or a confirmation of sale besides my paypal reciept. This is normal for many sellers, any info?

I haven't heard anything either, but I am not worried just yet. It is not Abnormal, per se, but is not the best way to conduct business either....

**BruceBC** · 11th November 09, 08:04 PM

I exchanged a few emails with the company when ordering. The replies were prompt and helpful. I also called Argyll Kilts on Monday and spoke with someone about my order. I was planning a follow-up email in the next day or two to check on the shipping date. Fingers crossed it all goes well....

**Galician** · 11th November 09, 08:07 PM

Now, my question: which kiltmaker is happy to work with fabric of this weight? Matt? Professor Tewksbury? Rocky? Steve? Sean?

**Hothir Ethelnor** · 11th November 09, 08:50 PM

Me?

I actually haven't used this heavy of fabric before but I don't anticipate too many problems.

**chasem** · 11th November 09, 10:03 PM

I was kinda wondering about the shipment as well. Haven't heard anything, also asked the seller another question and haven't heard back yet. Anyone heard anything recently (last 2-3 days)?