I recently picked up some PV material with the thought of making an X-Kilt with it. Can anyone with more experience handling this material tell me how it will hold up? I like the thought of machine washing and drying, but my concern is that the fabric might not have the same strength across the pleats in the fell. Should I plan to line the fell and/or waist with some form of canvas for strength, or will my bar-tacks provide enough holding power? If I just forge ahead and mess this up, I'm only out $25 plus my time, so I'm not too worried! (This would be a good time to refer to T.A.o.K., but I've dropped a few scattered hints about that as a father's day gift, so I'll have to wait until June for that!)

Thanks!