Quote Originally Posted by The Barry View Post
I agree with the concept of the OP. You really can't dress up inferior fabric, but you can certainly take 5 yards (instead of 8) of nice fabric and make an excellent looking kilt. If you're on a budget crunch, maybe that's the way to go.

But, for my formal kilt, only one thing would do: family tartan, 16 oz, 8 yards, hand sewn. Period.

But, that's just me, I'm picky about certain things.
It is most definitely worth it, I have four of the Douglas tartans, 9 yd 16 oz hand sewn kilts. Love em!

Rob