The kilt fairies have paid me a visit...

**Paco500** · 14th September 21, 07:42 AM

Sadly, it's just a warm up. The kilt itself SHOULD get here today...

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**Paco500** · 14th September 21, 10:17 AM

It's here. Annoyingly, headed out for the evening, so no time to un-baste and put on. Later tonight.

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**Paco500** · 14th September 21, 02:58 PM

So I finally got to try it on. I'm not sure what impresses me more- the quality or the weight. It's a fairly heavy tweed (Dugdale Houndstooth), with a burgundy fringe and black straps.

There is nothing I don't love about this kilt, but the best part, hands down, were the messages Howie wrote under the lining. He was a joy to work with.

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**Recon1342** · 14th September 21, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by Paco500

So I finally got to try it on. I'm not sure what impresses me more- the quality or the weight. It's a fairly heavy tweed (Dugdale Houndstooth), with a burgundy fringe and black straps.

There is nothing I don't love about this kilt, but the best part, hands down, were the messages Howie wrote under the lining. He was a joy to work with.

Not sure what I love more-

The kilt, the messages from Howie, or your signature line…

**Paco500** · 15th September 21, 02:07 AM

Originally Posted by Recon1342

Not sure what I love more-

The kilt, the messages from Howie, or your signature line…

Very kind of you- thanks!

**12stones** · 18th September 21, 06:03 AM

Looks great! And gotta love that personal touch. Congrats on the new acquisition.

**KennethSime** · 18th September 21, 10:01 AM

Simply a gorgeous tweed kilt. You wear it well!

**Paco500** · 18th September 21, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by 12stones

Looks great! And gotta love that personal touch. Congrats on the new acquisition.

Thanks- it was a great process working with Howie, and I think the message reflects that.

**Paco500** · 18th September 21, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by KennethSime

Simply a gorgeous tweed kilt. You wear it well!

Thanks- I’m on a bit of a run at the moment- we seem to have overlapping tastes- you’ve said nice things about the tartan being used for my next kilt on another forum- I’ll leave it a mystery, one hopefully to be revealed in the next week or so.