I'm going to make a bit of a weekend project out of it, hopefully it'll be done by Tuesday. It seems a simple project, but as we all know, the kilt is a little more complex than it appears.

I'm going to ask the rabble though - I don't have the $$ to dole out for a length of real wool, let alone anything in any kind of tartan, but I want it to be heavy (like canvas?) and practical for every day wear (from working the garden to running to the market to going to a friends house/pub for a brewsky).

What would your suggestions be? I like the idea of canvas with a cotton liner on the inside for comfort's sake. Definitely wanting a material that can hold a pleat well - 'cause ironing is just a pain - but won't fall apart in the wash.

BTW - my weekend is from Sunday till Tuesday - I'll be going out for supplies tomorrow, God willing.

Thanks!