A question about selvedges

**Stephan** · 3rd February 14, 09:34 AM

Calgacus,

Just as an aside, I was the one who purchased(last September, I believe)from you the 6 yards of double-width cloth in the Maclean's of Duart, Hunting. It actually turned out to have a natural (woven) selvage. As it happened, I managed to have just enough cloth to make two knife-pleated kilts, one pleated to the 'green' stripe and the other to the sett. It was good practice for me! Here are a few shots:

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I'm wearing the kilt pleated to the stripe. My next few projects will be made with Mackenzie tartan cloth, one in 'Weathered' colours and the other in Ancient....just for fun!!

**Calgacus** · 4th February 14, 02:20 AM

Thank you Rocky for that very useful and comprehensive answer!

**Calgacus** · 4th February 14, 02:24 AM

Originally Posted by Stephan

Calgacus,

Just as an aside, I was the one who purchased(last September, I believe)from you the 6 yards of double-width cloth in the Maclean's of Duart, Hunting. It actually turned out to have a natural (woven) selvage. As it happened, I managed to have just enough cloth to make two knife-pleated kilts, one pleated to the 'green' stripe and the other to the sett. It was good practice for me! Here are a few shots:

I'm wearing the kilt pleated to the stripe. My next few projects will be made with Mackenzie tartan cloth, one in 'Weathered' colours and the other in Ancient....just for fun!!

Wow Stephan, very nicely done!

I wish I had the time, patience and skills to do that. Fantastic job you've done there!