First time kilt making

[ChattanCat]

I have always cut my hair canvas on the length wise direction. That way I can maximize my hair canvas. I would suggest that you should have the stiff direction up and down on the kilt. That way it holds the aprons and pleats upright and allows the more supple direction to bend around your waist. Hair canvas is a wonderful material that will mold to your form and become very comfortable.

[Barb T]

You definitely want the stiff direction up and down (to keep the pleats from buckling) and the flexible direction around the body.

"Straight grain" means parallel to the warp, or long direction, of a piece of fabric.