Clear Vinyl for Boats & Tents!

Clear Vinyl comes in handy in so many outdoor applications. 20 gauge is the perfect weight to sew yet outdoor projects.  Our clear vinyl is double polished for the best clarity available!  It is also fire retardant and mildew proof.  Check out our quick little video to take a closer look at the material.  Let [...]

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Preshrunk Linen Blend + STRIPES

We have been having a lot of fun hearing about all the great projects coming out of our wholesale Preshrunk Linen Blend Collections! The weights and textures are just beautiful and we are thrilled to offer them. Take a closer look at our Stripe Linen in a very quick video! Let us know if you would [...]

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Recover Sling Back Outdoor Chairs Without Sewing!

In a recent video we used Outdura Marine & Awning Canvas to recover a chair for outdoor use.  This approach will work on any sling back beach chair.  Outdura fabric has 10 year warranty, so it was our first choice for  long lasting results! Materials Used: Outdura Marine & Awning Canvas (I used 4.5 yds, [...]

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Simple Dyeing Technique : Paint With Dye Video

We get questions everyday about dyeing our cotton canvas. Painting with a thick dye paste is one of my favorite dyeing techniques. A dye paste allows you to control where the dye goes unlike a liquid dye. It only requires few supplies and is simple to do. The dyes and paste I use can be [...]

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Light & Sheer 7oz Cotton Duck

7oz Cotton Duck is currently our lightest weight canvas fabric. It is such a versatile fabric and easy to work with.  It is the best choice we have for sheer natural looking curtains or drapes.  Take a closer look at this fabric in a quick video.

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VIDEO CLOSE UP: USA White Bull Denim

Over 1, under 3, Repeat.

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Waxed Canvas Video Feature

Take a look at Big Duck Canvas' Waxed Army Duck!  It is the nicest waxed canvas I have ever worked with.  It is a great alternative to leather for all types of bags, hats, dog bowls, leashes, aprons, and more.  Waxed canvas is know for "craze marks" that easily occur with any abrasion or folding.  Many [...]

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The Double Felled Seam

Getting comfortable with the double felled seam can really come in handy!  Seam tape is my best friend with this seam!  Forget all that pinning!  This the strongest and most water tight seam.  It is commonly used for awnings and projects where the back needs to look just as nice as the front.  It is also [...]

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The Tent Canvas: Sunforger® Army Duck

Sunforger® Army Duck is the go to fabric for tents and tipis!  It is water repellent, mold, and mildew resistant.  It also comes in a Fire Retardant option which is required for event spaces and enclosures.  Check out the possibilities of this fabric and let us know if you need any help sourcing fabric for [...]

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Army Duck:The Best for Screenprinting & More!

Along with its many popular uses, Army Duck is one of the best canvas fabrics to screen print! The surface has a very smooth texture created by the densely woven cotton fibers allowing for very fine detail in printing. If you are creating a screen printed bag of any type make sure to get some [...]

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