I appreciate your input and advice. I do not feel confident enough to venture this on my own. As for the length of the kilt, it is a traditional 16oz MacNaughton wool tartan that has 26inch drop. It needs to be a 21.5 inch drop. Your informationon the Sportskilt is very helpful as it sounds that a 24 inch will drop about mid knee for me. I am considering buying an Army tartan Works kilt from Sportskilt.