Slohairt you have really got me thinking now. I have glanced at the xmarks kilt perhaps I should look at it in more depth. I did some sewing in high school but that was twenty odd years ago. Should my first kilt be a home-made job? Now I know here to go for support if I go that route. Thanks to all for their information on Black Watch, and yes rest assured any tartan I wear I shall do so with pride and respect.