It is sort of medium weight to heavy - it would make a heavier apron dress or a lighter hood. So a black apron dress? I would totally love this fabric as an apron dress, but would they have used black? And is the weave appropriate for that? I really need to spend a few more points specializing in knowledge: early textiles. I was wondering if I could squeak most of a coat out of it or maybe do the sleeveless more nomady coat-vest thing from it.