Tips for Working with Waxed Canvas

We have loved working with waxed canvas recently so we thought we would share our experiences and tips. We hope it helps.

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SAFETY
In this video I use various tools and equipment. Please ensure you only attempt this at home if you are experienced at using the tools and have read and followed the necessary safety instructions provided by the manufacturer of each tool. This video is a very quick overview and I do not cover the full safety precautions in this video. Carry it out at your own risk. I cannot be held accountable for injuries or mistakes made when following this tutorial.

[JoyceHill-xydb]

Thanks for all the tips. I am starting a duffel bag for my son. Glad I watched this first.

[MelissaH]

This was a great informative video. I've been wanting to try waxed canvas for a while but was afraid my donation wouldn't handle it well. I recently bought a cylinder arm industrial with a flat bed option so now I really can't wait to try!!! Thanks so much!!
And I'm really excited Adam has joined you!!!

[angelamcgovern]

Great video. I’ve seen a lot of bags in fantastic coloured wax canvas, the bag makers have made it themselves, I think it’s messy but not hard to do. I have purchased from merchant and mills, I love their fabrics

[girlracer]

Thank you so much guys that's really helpful. I have to say I love how you have your sewing room so neat and tidy🙂 😊

[catherinejacobs]

Sailrite in the US has great oilcloth like waxed canvas like M&M. That "oilcloth" isn't woven like duck because it is meant for sails on boats (old days more than now). Their canvas is topnotch

[Fireman]

Thank you. Very helpful information for someone to learn from. Keep it up.

[FleurdeLinda.Stitches]

Thank you for this. I’ve been looking into getting some waxed canvas and this helped a lot!

[Erika-qpng]

Thanks for the tips for wax canvas. I’m wondering how to clean it. Love your bags.

[rcalsman]

Thank you so much for the wonderful info about Waxed and Waterproof canvas. I was glad you went over the thick/thin types along with the many behind the scene issues with them both. I look forward to making that backpack and I think I want to use some type of canvas but am not crazy about waxed as It makes things looks so old/used. Am I the only person who thinks this way? I love to make all my bags/backpacks etc look like you just purchased them for the first time. When I see you crumble up the wax canvas my stomach becomes knots. But, with that said, I feel you are the best demonstrator and Pattern maker/Tutorial person ever. I look so forward to making many of your bags/backpacks for a long time. Thank you Jo, for everything you do!

[janerowe]

I love listening to you Jo. Your videos are so informative and I'm really glad Adam has joined you. His voice is lovely too 😁. Can't wait to try your backpack. Thanks also for the link to the Aussie distributor for waxed canvas. It's so hard to find good suppliers in Australia so I'm going to check them out. Cheers from Melbourne.

[pkp]

My kids are going to love the new pack, it’s just their style. Any chance you’ll put water bottle holders on the sides? I love, love all your videos, thank you so much for doing them and for being you ❤️
It’s so awesome you and Adam are working together. I also love that you’re not sponsored, nice to get honest opinions 😊

[leabelcher]

I had a wax jacket when l lived in Penzance and boy did l need it☔it rained for two months lol wish l still lived there

[bikergirl]

Very interesting video. Really pleased that you answered one of my concerns when it comes to transferring of wax to clothes. Also I use an industrial machine, I just wonder if it's going to be too heavy for the fabric. Thanks

[sheelaghgrant]

I made 10 holdalls for members of my family and did not realise until afterwards how much the wax clogged up the feed dogs. I use a Janome HD9. It has no trouble with the wax canvas and I was really pleased with all the bags, but I will be sure to clean the machine more often.

[beckymccubbins]

The Klum House (USA) also sells waxed canvas.

[sonialovesewing]

Wow, I love that fuchsia backpack...is that the color? So pretty 😍 Thank u for the informative video. This is great to know 👍 I use an industrial sewing machine so I hope the needle won't be harsh on it. Anyways, thank u so much! Looking forward to the pattern 🤗

[elizabethsawyer]

Looking forward to it! Will there be a video tutorial with it?

[connieadams]

Love the bag!! Thanks for the tips. Where did you get the little brown drawers behind you?

[manaliasaucedo]

I have doubled the pattern piece to avoid the see through. Still easy to sew.

[klb]

Hi Jo, I’m about to come to the end of my black dry waxed canvas and I can’t for the life of me remember where I bought it. I’ve been through all my historic purchases on Etsy, PayPal and eBay. I’m at a loss! Where did you source yours please? 😊