I see that Mike has weighed in while I was formulating my response. I really do not have anything different ot say other than to add that I still think that Alan was not some much encouraging Dirka NOT to buy a kilt from a sponso as he was trying to get one of the few active women on the forum to provide their take on the skirt making instructions. Would the same request have been made if Alan had mentioned the FHCAG, who has already made some kilts, Pleater, or Katmills? I am NOT trying to stir the pot, but there are very few lovely ladies who participate regularly on the forum, so when trying to elicit responses for instructions for a ladies skirt, there are few choices.