That is a really nice-looking colour, Alex, and matches the X Marks shirt exactly - or it does on my monitor! To my eye, the kilt looks better from the back than the front. Yes, the basting stitch marks will drop away, or can be ironed out, but I am more concerned by the fact that the back apron is hanging below the front one and that the pleats under the fringe seem a little 'distressed'! All this may well be down to the fact that the kilt has not yet had a chance to recover from its journey to you.

I'd like to see it again in a week or two but, from what I can see, I'd say you have a bargain there. Well bid!