Braveheart has returned

**Graham** · 8th May 07, 08:11 PM

What a nice surprise! in the mail yesterday I had my Braveheart tartan kilt returned from Celtic Croft.
Some may recall that I was dissappointed with it, it just wasn't made the way most of us here have come to prefer.

After negotiating a reasonable fee with Joseph Croft, the kilt has been remade and looks really fine, a very wearable kilt.

While the cloth is coarse and a wee bit prickly compared to other wools, it's not unpleasant to wear. I love the earthy colours.

As soon as I can I'll post some piccies, but for now I wanted to confirm that Celtic Croft have done well by me and that I would be happy to deal with them again.

**ccga3359** · 8th May 07, 08:15 PM

I know one of the things you wanted changed was to have the pleats sewn down. Did you also have the straps redone or was that not an issue?

**cavscout** · 8th May 07, 08:44 PM

I recall that thread and also that the tartan was really very nice. I look forward to seeing the refitted kilt.

**Graham** · 8th May 07, 09:26 PM

Originally Posted by ccga3359

I know one of the things you wanted changed was to have the pleats sewn down. Did you also have the straps redone or was that not an issue?

Correct Grant, you have a fine memory!
The pleats have been sewn in the normal fashion from about six inches down from the top, but not full length. The straps have been redone, a partial liner added inside top.
The only small matter is that there are no belt loops, I didn't think to mention it, I guess I assumed that was part of a normal casual kilt. No matter really, hardly worth mentioning.

Overall it has a much better shape and fit.

**Riverkilt** · 8th May 07, 11:03 PM

Another fine tartan idea for those who worry they have no clan affiliation.

Tis a pretty one. Glad all worked out.

Ron

**Graham** · 10th May 07, 07:00 AM

Here are a couple my wife tooktoday, not the best photos, but it will give an idea.

**pdcorlis** · 10th May 07, 07:10 AM

Nice photos Graham - your kilt looks right at home in the great outdoors!

**Kid Cossack** · 10th May 07, 07:12 AM

Nice to hear, Graham, nice to hear. I'm curious to see how your fondness for the kilt develops over time, I think it's a good looking tartan and I think it looks much better now, than then. I may send Mr. Croft my ancient Black Watch, pv, box pleated philabeg for revision into a box pleated tailored kilt. It's always nice to hear about good customer service!