Quote Originally Posted by ardchoille View Post
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.
Tfhank you, you beat me to the post. The hair canvas used to be just that. . . woven horse hair! Now it is at least partially synthetic and some even come in washable types. Check first with fabric stores, then the tailor shops. Good luck and post pictures when finished.