Found hair canvas at a fabric store!

**sydnie7** · 15th November 08, 03:43 PM

I've already purchased (and received and used some of) a supply of Tailor's Pride hair canvas from Vogue Fabrics, as recommended in The Art of Kiltmaking, but this morning while hitting a local store for other supplies I looked -- and they carry hair canvas!

It is the Acro brand, also available from Vogue. I bought some to compare to TPride, and the Acro seems just a hair (sorry) stiffer -- but otherwise identical in color and width. At under $7/yard, it was also less expensive than Vogue's online price + shipping.

I expressed my surprise at finding it, and the clerk said the local junior college (Mesa) has a fashion design program. The store carries it based on demand from those students.

So -- I can't say that all Beverly's carry hair canvas (they are a Calif. chain, see locations here -- no online sales). But it might be worth checking with local schools to see if they offer fashion design, and if so where they get their supplies.

**Carolina Kiltman** · 15th November 08, 07:49 PM

Thanks for the tip! I might also add, if you have a largish University in town, call the Theatre dept and talk to the costumer. They will use a lot of all sorts and conditions of interfacings, and might be able to help you with local sources.

Been there, done that, for 44 years!