Hair Canvas Alternative for PV Kilts

[flyrod6057]

Pillow ticking is a fair substitute for hair canvas in a pinch. I used it for a stabilizer = no stretch.

For hair canvas:

http://shop.afashionablestitch.com/p...-medium-weight

[Dixiecat]

Just a note for those who might use cotton broadcloth instead of hair canvas.

Cotton broadcloth has a slight stretch along the crosswise or weft, while hair canvas has none. There is a very slight stretch along the lengthwise grain (warp), but that's negligible and only of concern if you were making a long, long garment.

So, if I was using cotton broadcloth, I'd cut the stabilizer and interfacing along the lengthwise grain. If I was using it for lining, then I'd cut it normally.

The hand of cotton broadcloth is also not the same as hair canvas, of course being stiffer and if you compared two kilts made with each, the one with the cotton broadcloth would 'flex' a little easier. Otherwise, both kilts would be identical, although you may find you prefer the fit of one or the other due to the construction, but that's a personal thing and I wouldn't venture an opinion of which one that would be. Make a kilt with both and see for yourself!

I used bright white pillow ticking for the lining of my kilt, it was murder to sew through!