Hi Barb! Not being a kilt maker, myself, I'd say you hit most of what I would probably say if I were one.

I've ordered four kilts from Wally Catanach, and he's and amazing guy...engineer by day, professor at Penn State by night, and Lord knows where he finds time to make kilts. Needless to say, Wally does this for the love of kilt making, and he's good at his craft. I doubt he's doing it for the money. Something to consider if one is trying to make a 'real' living at the kilt thing. Oh, and it helps to be really good (it's really a necessity) at one's craft!!!!