Maple Leaf PV tartan $15/yd DW on ebay

**Tartan Tess** · 20th January 10, 06:33 PM

If anyone is still interested...I recieved this in 3 weeks and it is not the weight of 12 Oz. IN WOOL....but we are talking poly/vis here, so that is new to me. I haven't been able to get this fabric in the states. But it is pretty thin.
Beautiful fabric but a STUPID way of sending it. She wrapped the fabric on the cardboard bolt in plastic then brown paper. Two ends were broken open and luckly not damaged. I will not even conceider this seller again, but.....I did ask if she would send swatches of fabric next time. Wompet was right

**Dixiecat** · 20th January 10, 08:33 PM

Beautiful fabric but a STUPID way of sending it. She wrapped the fabric on the cardboard bolt in plastic then brown paper

This is exactly how F&K send their fabric. Not had any issue with it other than it won't fit in my super mail box. Maybe it was US customs that had a problem with it and didn't reseal it properly?

**Tartan Tess** · 21st January 10, 03:36 AM

I have received fabric and clothing in that really heavy plastic bag stuff. Like a envelope. but this was wrapped under the paper to keep it clean. It wasn't opened, it was rubbed open because it was a corner. a rough trip from Canada.
anyway, i know better than to ever say never, but if i request a swatch and it is heavy enough for a kilt; next time i would request a box. I sure they would help me out if i asked.

**Wompet** · 21st January 10, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by Tartan Tess

Beautiful fabric but a STUPID way of sending it. She wrapped the fabric on the cardboard bolt in plastic then brown paper. Two ends were broken open and luckly not damaged.

Well, I see that her shipping methods haven't improved over the last few years.

**Tartan Tess** · 27th January 10, 05:12 PM

They promised to send me swatches....after my complaint of shipping methods...

**Schiehallion** · 28th January 10, 04:49 AM

I would never think of anything other than wool worsted for a tartan kilt and a full 8 yards!

**Tartan Tess** · 10th February 10, 06:07 PM

They never sent me swatches.....but all of a sudden they had the brainstorm to "offer" them on ebay (for $10 each)

**Hothir Ethelnor** · 10th February 10, 06:58 PM

I think I have bought identical material to what you are describing for less money.

http://www.esewingfabric.com/Tartan-...c-Suiting.html

It's too light for me to make another kilt out of and it pills easier than more quality fabrics but hey, if you want it it's there.

Mine was even shipped in light plastic and wrapped in paper, wound on a cardboard bolt...