Sourcing Cotton Fabrics in the USA? We have it!

It can be challenging to source USA Made Fabric.   We have been working hard on offering more Made in the USA fabrics and finally last week we launched THREE Cotton Fabrics all completely made in the USA.  They are a 7oz Cotton Duck, 10oz cotton Duck and a 12oz Bull Denim.   More is coming [...]

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What makes a Closeout Fabric? Is there anything wrong with It?

I want people to know about Big Duck Canvas because I like my job and I want to be good at it, but also as a fabric designer, maker and hardcore crafter, I want everyone to know where the deals are for sewing projects. Adding products to the closeout/discount category is one of my favorite [...]

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Industrial Vinyl Fabrics – What Can We Make?

We just launched  18oz and  13oz Vinyl Fabrics.  All of which are fire retardant.  Being the hands on girl at Big Duck Canvas I get to figure out all the things we can make with it beyond the basics.  Of course the first thing that comes to mind is a Bouncy Castle (duh), but before [...]

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Dyeing Cotton Binding Tape or Webbing at Home

Just like many of our customers I like to use cotton webbing or a cotton binding tape to trim #4 floor cloths.  For most Etsy sellers or independent designers it doesn't make financial since to buy thousands of yards in all the colors you need.  A good solution is to buy bulk in natural and [...]

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Heavyweight Numbered Ducks by Big Duck Canvas

We are excited to offer a wide range of Heavyweight Numbered Ducks!   Single fill and double fill are both constructed with a flat weave, but the double fill (The Numbered Ducks) are stronger because the warp and weft are made of plied (twisted) yarns.  These fabrics are extremely dense, stiff and durable. #1 is [...]

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10oz Duck Cloth Color Chart for 2015! Vat Dyed Canvas Colors

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