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8th September 08, 09:51 AM
#5
 Originally Posted by Mipi
Is hair canvas needed in constructing Wool/poly kilt, too? I'll most likely omit left side strap (velcro or something similar), so the question is do I need stabilizer?
Would poly strap (that is used as a shoulder strap for bags) be good replacement for hair canvas or is it overkill?
THX!
Think of it like this: What you are actually strapping on are the straps, interfacing and stabilizer. The aprons and pleats "float" on those items. When you buckle the kilt tight, the interfacing and stabilizer are there to take the stress so the sewn area of the pleats doesn't have to.
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