I recently ordered a traditional 8-yard kilt from Scotweb in a nice 16oz tartan from House of Edgar (Roberton Hunting Ancient).

I was considering ordering a matching "kilted skirt" in the same tartan. However, here's my dilemma:

HOE makes the same tartan as I ordered for the kilt in a 16oz double-wide tuck-selvedge for a LOT less $$ or in 13oz single-wide kilt-selvedge for about the same frieght as the heavy fabric. Other weavers make nominally the same tartan in various grades, but I figure the best matching will happen if I stick to my kilt's fabric house.

So.... here's the question: will a ladies garment made in this fabric be too heavy (or worse simply not hang right)? Thinking somewhere between 3 in above the knee to mid-calf. I'm not sure the selvedge makes much difference in a skirt, if it is even incorporated when usable.

I asked SW's customer service and got a somewhat indefinite answer. I figure the ladies here know ...

Bob