Derek,

Sounds like quite a cool, contemporary design. Nylon belts and all that. Can't wait to see pics of it, should you post some.

I was contemplating making a kilt myself. However, I had a bad experience trying to sew a smoking jacket about a year ago and blew about $90 in fabric on it. I'm just not a very accomplished seamstress, I guess.

Welcome, from one newbie to another.