Thanks for everyone's kind welcome.

A quick update, I received TAOK last week, thanks Barb! Have read all the way up to the middle of chapter 7. Need to wait until I receive the tartan.

I also ordered 5 yards double width Black Watch PV from Scotweb.

I believe I will be ordering the Jems tailors chalk from Sewtrue.

Little concerned about my measurements though waist 53" and hips 53".

Frank