just so folks know, I finally finished this kilt, yesterday afternoon; Thanks for all the help ( esp. Barb!).
As many have said, on this forum before, it certainly gives one an appreciation for the work of the professional kiltmaker! What a LOT of work!! It has been a real "learning experience"!
It turned out alright, for a first time hand sewn "tank", but I know & see the mistakes, that aren't apparent to most others - but I also know much more about what I will & won't do, on the next one!
Got a number of compliments about it already, when I wore it 'out'.
( Also recommended "THE BOOK"/TAoKM to a mom, as a perfect christmas present, who told me her son would be "so jealous", if he saw my kilt, as his doesn't fit anymore & he he "wears it everywhere"!)
Starting another 'x-kilt' style kilt soon/next, before starting my next hand sewn traditional ( MacNaughton Ancient tartan, this time).