Celtic Croft Feilidh Beag...mild review

**Andrew Green** · 24th August 06, 10:38 PM

Just opened up my box from the Celtic Croft...
One 6 yard feilidh beag, in Ulster red tartan, just as ordered. Beautiful tartan... probably one of the nicest I have seen in a while; the colours contrast and accent each other very nicely. The fabric itself is well woven, I have no gripes there...can't beat the price really either. So, I got to pleat it out by hand, and give it a go. The first attempt didn't work so well, and was very sloppy because of how I placed my belt. I didn't do a very good job of sliding it under the garment. Second try came out ok... it was still a little sloppy, but really, not bad for my first attempt at this. Comfortable, light weight, but feels thick. The selvedge isn't 100% uniform, but it's homespun, and no one would notice anyhow once worn... Hell, you barely notice with it laid out. Pleats were nice and full, I could have gotten away with one more on each side. I also did really broad pleats...to the stripe...and the Ulster has a relatively broad sett. Slop aside, it felt like it had great swing. I haven't gotten any pictures yet, but give me some time.

If anyone is considering the Celtic Croft, I would recommend them. Their homespun is a good value, and looks great besides. Of course, this is only based on a one time experience, but I would definitely order again, and I just might next payday, depending on how much I earn (I missed some time).

**Kilted KT** · 24th August 06, 10:48 PM

thanks for the review.

when can we get pics of the final product?

**Andrew Green** · 24th August 06, 10:55 PM

Hmm...pics...
when I can get the pleating down a bit better, and get my wife to snap a few shots. I am also only using a standard belt at this time, as the order that my kilt belt is with is still waiting to be filled (that's the downside of backorder). All in all, a very nice transaction, I was just about to email Joseph and Lorie and express my appreciation.

**Kilted KT** · 24th August 06, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by Andrew Green

Hmm...pics...
when I can get the pleating down a bit better, and get my wife to snap a few shots. I am also only using a standard belt at this time, as the order that my kilt belt is with is still waiting to be filled (that's the downside of backorder). All in all, a very nice transaction, I was just about to email Joseph and Lorie and express my appreciation.

fantastic..glad to hear that you are please with it. Will have to keep that one in mind when the time comes for a different sort of kilt...

**Andrew Green** · 24th August 06, 10:59 PM

Ha ha ha... AND easier to pleat out than a feilidh mhor!

**Cinnabar** · 25th August 06, 06:44 AM

Thanks for the review, Andrew. I look forward to seeing those pics too!

**Alan H** · 25th August 06, 09:34 AM

Do you think their material would make a good modren, knife-pleated kilt?

I'd consider making an Ulster box-pleat kilt, at the price of their wool...

**Andrew Green** · 25th August 06, 10:29 AM

I am not sure about a knife pleat. The guys at CC even say it won't make as "sharp" a pleat. A box pleat however, seems totally possible, as the guy used in the picture for the feilidh beag has stitched in box pleats.

**Alan H** · 25th August 06, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Andrew Green

I am not sure about a knife pleat. The guys at CC even say it won't make as "sharp" a pleat. A box pleat however, seems totally possible, as the guy used in the picture for the feilidh beag has stitched in box pleats.

Boy I wrote a totally contradictory post up there, didn't I? I meant box-pleat, all the way.

OK, then...that goes on the list...thanks!

**Andrew Green** · 26th August 06, 12:22 AM

Alan, ya gotta let me know how that endeavor goes. I am always interested in making contacts/sources etc. Would you ever consider doing commissions? Or are you doing this strictly to get your own fix? Ha ha ha. I like the idea of hand pleated garments though... very historic, and well, it can grow or shrink with you as required.