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    Shetland weave?

    I have a line on some solid fabric advertised as 100% wool tweed in "a classic Shetland weave with a smooth, firm finish." Is anyone familiar with Shetland weave? How is it different from Harris or other more familiar tweed weaves?
    Would it hold a plead and be suitable for kiltmaking?

    It's almost 14 oz/yard, so would be heavy enough.

    Any info would be appreciated.

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    Dia Dhuit,

    Believe it or not, my living room furniture is done in Shetland weave! It's soft, but very chunky, almost knitted looking. I can't imagine it holding a good pleat. Great to sit on though!
    [B][COLOR="DarkGreen"]John Hart[/COLOR]
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